According to research on modern prejudice, we can have differing conscious and automatic attitudes towards the same target. This dynamic defines the
A) discrimination principle.
B) dual attitude system.
C) the foot-in-the door phenomenon.
D) none of these choices.

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The concept described is the dual attitude system, where an individual may consciously express one attitude towards a target, while automatically holding a different, possibly more negative attitude towards the same target. This phenomenon has been observed in research on modern prejudice, where people may consciously express acceptance and tolerance of certain social groups, yet hold automatic negative associations towards these groups. Options A and C are not related to the concept described, and option D is incorrect as there is a correct answer.

According to Research on Modern Prejudice, We Can Have Differing