Which term describes acting on prejudices by treating people unfairly?

Which term describes acting on prejudices by treating people unfairly?

• A. Stereotyping
• B. Prejudice
• C. Discrimination
• D. Explicit bias

Answer: (C)

Acting on prejudices by treating people unfairly is discrimination. Discrimination involves actions or treatment that are unjustified and adverse toward someone because of a characteristic like race, gender, or religion. It’s about how you behave toward others, not just what you think or believe. Prejudice is the negative attitude or belief about a group. Stereotyping is applying an oversimplified generalization to all members of that group. Explicit bias is a conscious attitude or preference. All of these can influence behavior, but the term that specifically describes unfair treatment in response to those biases is discrimination. In a corrections context, this would mean making rulings, granting access to programs, or imposing penalties based on a biased judgment about a person rather than on individual merit.

Acting on prejudices by treating people unfairly is discrimination. Discrimination involves actions or treatment that are unjustified and adverse toward someone because of a characteristic like race, gender, or religion. It’s about how you behave toward others, not just what you think or believe.

Prejudice is the negative attitude or belief about a group. Stereotyping is applying an oversimplified generalization to all members of that group. Explicit bias is a conscious attitude or preference. All of these can influence behavior, but the term that specifically describes unfair treatment in response to those biases is discrimination. In a corrections context, this would mean making rulings, granting access to programs, or imposing penalties based on a biased judgment about a person rather than on individual merit.