_______refers to a learned negative attitude toward a person based on their person's membership in a particular group.
Correct answer: B. Prejudice
- A. Normative justice
- B. Prejudice
- C. Discrimination
- D. The Asch effect
Explanation
Prejudice is a learned, usually negative attitude or evaluation directed at someone because of membership in a social group. Discrimination is the resulting behavior, not the attitude itself.
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