Define authoritarianism and describe how it relates to prejudice and stereotyping

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: It is the tendency to submit to those having greater authority and to denigrate those having less authority. Individuals high in authoritarianism are more likely to hold negative prejudices and stereotypes of other groups.

Psychology

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a. animism. b. centration. c. seriation. d. transitional thinking.

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Like most one-year-olds, Antoine sucks reflexively when a sucker is placed in his mouth. For the past few days, Antoine's mother has turned on the television as she gives Antoine his daily sucker. Today, Antoine's mother turns on the television but does not have a sucker to give Antoine. Much to her surprise, Antoine begins to make a sucking motion despite having no sucker. Which theory best

explains Antoine's behavior? a. Operant conditioning b. Information processing c. Classical conditioning d. Piagetian

Psychology

The crucial stratification variable in the well-being of the elderly may be

education. income. retirement status. age.

Psychology

________ has been found to be the most crucial health habit linked to greater longevity

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Psychology