In dealing with beliefs and values, the type that is based in the unconscious are:
a. zero-order beliefs.
b. first-order beliefs.
c. higher-order beliefs.
d. prejudices.
ANS: A
Three types of beliefs are recognized: zero-order beliefs, most of which are unconscious, such as object permanence; first-order beliefs, which are conscious, typically based on direct experiences; and higher-order beliefs, which are generalizations or ideas that are derived from first-order beliefs and reasoning. A prejudice is a preformed opinion, usually an unfavorable one, about an entire group of people that is based on insufficient knowledge, irrational feelings, or inaccurate stereotypes.
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