Many people have a distrust of things or people that are new or different. This distrust, although not always logical, can protect us from new things that are dangerous. Which of the following terms is used for this type of distrust?

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The term used for distrust of new or different things is adaptive conservatism, which is an evolutionary strategy to protect oneself from potential danger. Prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or feeling about a group or individual, in-group bias is a tendency to favor one's own group over others, and discrimination refers to unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on their membership in a particular group.

Many People Have a Distrust of Things or People That