Researchers Plant and Devine have identified two basic motives that people have for overcoming prejudice: internal and external. According to these researchers, the external motive is based on ____.
A) a belief that it is unwise to express socially undesirable viewpoints
B) a belief that social context affects people's behaviors
C) self-esteem needs
D) a strong inner belief that prejudice is wrong

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The external motive is based on a belief that it is unwise to express socially undesirable viewpoints. This means that people may hide their prejudice in order to avoid negative social consequences, rather than because they personally believe it is wrong to be prejudiced.

Researchers Plant and Devine Have Identified Two Basic Motives That