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GATE 2023 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 63

Social Psychology · Attitudes and Prejudice: Attitude formation, change and persuasion, cognitive dissonance, prejudice, discrimination · 2 marks · Multiple select

Prejudice is supported by the human tendency to categorize into in-groups and out-groups. Prejudice is supported by which of the following processes?

  1. The way we think about others
  2. The way we assign meaning to others behaviour
  3. By following intellectual pursuits
  4. By working towards a common goal

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Correct answer: (A) The way we think about others; (B) The way we assign meaning to others behaviour

Explanation

Prejudice is sustained by cognitive processes: how we think about others (stereotypes) and how we interpret their behaviour. Working towards a common goal reduces prejudice.