Prejudice persists because it________________?
Correct answer: B. is emotionally satisfying
- A. is learned in school
- B. is emotionally satisfying
- C. is based on rational though
- D. causes guilt feelings and most people need a scapegoat
Explanation
Prejudice can persist because it provides emotional satisfaction by simplifying complex problems and directing frustration toward a target. It is learned socially, but emotional reinforcement helps explain why it continues.
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