Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding the human tendencies for prejudice and stereotyping?
A)These tendencies are relatively new in human history (i.e., they did not exist in ancient cultures).
B)These tendencies have only recently been seen as morally wrong (i.e., in modern Western culture).
C)These tendencies are relatively new in human history and they have only recently been seen as morally wrong.
D)These tendencies are ancient and they have always been seen as morally wrong (i.e., the earliest written records view them as deplorable).

Question

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding the human tendencies for prejudice and stereotyping?
A)These tendencies are relatively new in human history (i.e., they did not exist in ancient cultures).
B)These tendencies have only recently been seen as morally wrong (i.e., in modern Western culture).
C)These tendencies are relatively new in human history and they have only recently been seen as morally wrong.
D)These tendencies are ancient and they have always been seen as morally wrong (i.e.,  the earliest written records view them as deplorable).

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prejudice and stereotyping are not new phenomena; they have existed throughout human history. However, the moral perspectives on these tendencies have evolved over time, and it is in more recent history, particularly within modern Western culture, that they have been more widely recognized and condemned as morally wrong.

Which of the Following Statements Is MOST Accurate Regarding the Human