Which of the following situations would illustrate cultural prejudice on the nurse's part?
1. Making an assumption that all members of each culture are alike
2. Believing that all culture members will have the same beliefs
3. Bringing previous negative information and experiences into this situation
4. Taking general knowledge from literature and applying it to the situation
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Prejudice is a negative belief or preference that is generalized about a group, which leads to "prejudgment." Prejudice occurs when the person making the judgment generalizes an experience of one individual from a culture to all members of that group. This option describe stereotypical behavior not necessarily a prejudice,
Rationale 2: This option describe stereotypical behavior not necessarily a prejudice,
Rationale 3: Prejudice is a negative belief or preference that is generalized about a group, which leads to "prejudgment." Prejudice occurs when the person making the judgment generalizes an experience of one individual from a culture to all members of that group.
Rationale 4: This option describe stereotypical behavior not necessarily a prejudice,
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