Question

A study examined how the behavior of cashiers and clerks varied depending on the race/ethnicity of the customers. The researchers found that when purchasing with a credit card or personal check, African American and Latino shoppers were more likely than White shoppers to be asked to show formal identification. The behavior observed in the cashiers and clerks exemplify which of the following concepts:

(A) Stereotype
(B) Prejudice
(C) Discrimination
(D) Out-group membership

Answer 1

Answer:

(B) Prejudice

Explanation:

Prejudice is an unfavorable opinion formed about a person or group of people without adequate information and even before interacting with them.

It can stem from the person or group's gender, race, age or religious beliefs.

In this case, the behaviors of the cashiers and clerks are prejudiced based on the race of the shoppers.

Requesting African American and Latino shoppers show formal identification more than white shoppers do, indicates some form of distrust towards them.