Which of the following may best explain the relationship between political conserva- tism and prejudice?
A) The relationship stems from prejudiced people's tendency to use a conservative belief system to justify their prejudice.
B) Some conservative individuals are high in social dominance orientation, and it is those conservatives who are prejudiced.
C) Prejudice is an inherent part of the conservative belief system.
D) Both a and b

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Both options a and b have been supported by research. Prejudiced individuals may use conservative beliefs to justify their prejudices, and some conservatives who are high in social dominance orientation (the desire for group-based hierarchy) are more likely to be prejudiced. However, it is important to note that not all conservatives are prejudiced, and some individuals who hold liberal beliefs may also be prejudiced. Prejudice is not an inherent part of any political belief system.

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