Racial prejudices typically have three components. Which of the following is NOT one of the three?
A) a cognitive component that often includes negative stereotypes
B) an affective component that involves negative reactions and emotional feelings
C) a physical component based on evolutionary instincts to avoid people
D) a behavioral component that includes the tendency to discriminate or behave negatively

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Racial prejudices are understood to have a cognitive component (involving stereotypes), an affective component (involving feelings), and a behavioral component (involving actions). There is no widely recognized physical component based on evolutionary instincts to avoid people as part of the definition of racial prejudices.

Racial Prejudices Typically Have Three Components