Which statement best describes prejudice?

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Which statement best describes prejudice?

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion not based on experience. It’s an attitude—an unfounded belief about members of a group—formed without direct evidence or personal interaction. Because it describes what someone thinks or feels, it isn’t a formal policy or a legal requirement, and it isn’t an action toward people. A positive action toward a group would reflect behavior or policy, not the internal mindset that prejudice denotes. In organizations, prejudice can skew judgments and undermine fair treatment, which is why exposing people to diverse experiences and encouraging evidence-based decision making helps counter it.

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion not based on experience. It’s an attitude—an unfounded belief about members of a group—formed without direct evidence or personal interaction. Because it describes what someone thinks or feels, it isn’t a formal policy or a legal requirement, and it isn’t an action toward people. A positive action toward a group would reflect behavior or policy, not the internal mindset that prejudice denotes. In organizations, prejudice can skew judgments and undermine fair treatment, which is why exposing people to diverse experiences and encouraging evidence-based decision making helps counter it.

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