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Keyword Collection: Prejudice

• making a decision before becoming aware of the relevant facts of a case
• frequently any unreasonable attitude that is unusually resistant to rational influence
• there are "good" and "bad" prejudices
• prejudices are often depending on what society you live in
• the result of a prejudice often is unfairness
• maybe a prejudice is right - then you have real experience to back up the prejudice
• if prejudice merely creates fear it is probably never helpful, but if it creates caution it may be helpful
• prejudice is a prejudgment: without evidence it is bad – with evidence it is good judgment or pre-knowledge
• stereotypes and prejudices must always be tested to check, if they are right
• facts are no prejudices
• generalisations and prejudices are not synonymous
• implie a level of unfairness
• common prejudices define groups
• prejudices often result in discrimination

prejudices can

• • be a big barrier
  • cause unrealistic expectations
  • keep chances away from yourself and from other people
  • limit your decisions

• prejudices are based on
  • patterns, taught by our surroundings
  • assumptions
  • generalisations
  • own experiences or experiences of other people
  • ignorance
• a lack of information

• many forms and types of prejudice:
  • Cognitive Prejudice: refers to what people believe is true.
  • Affective Prejudice: refers to what people like and dislike.
  • Conative Prejudice: refers to how people are inclined to behave