Which of the following is true according to social learning theories of prejudice?
a. Adoption of prejudiced attitudes can happen throughout the life-cycle.
b. People who learn prejudice as children will definitely be prejudiced adults
c. People will not conform to prejudice attitudes to gain the acceptance of others
d. Parents must make a conscious effort to pass on their own prejudiced attitudes to their children.
ANS: a
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