Describe at least one way in which holding a prejudice can serve the goal of gaining social approval
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Options include appearing prejudiced to gain approval by particular social group that also has that prejudice, changing one's reported views to fit with various audiences one wants to impress (low self-monitoring), maintaining an extrinsic orientation to religion (which is tied to negative prejudice).
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