SCCJA Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Pre-Academy Practice Test

Which statement best defines prejudice?

An irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, group, race, or characteristics. A temporary feeling of goodwill toward a group. A legal rule governing rights. A preference for one group over another based on facts.

Correct Answer:

An irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, group, race, or characteristics.

Explanation:

Prejudice is an irrational, hostile attitude toward people because of their membership in a group. The statement that best defines prejudice describes this irrational attitude of hostility directed at an individual, group, race, or characteristics, which captures the core idea that prejudice is a biased mindset not grounded in reason or evidence. The other ideas describe things that aren’t prejudice: goodwill toward a group is the opposite of hostility; a legal rule is about law, not attitude; a preference based on facts is a rational, evidence-based choice, not an irrational bias. (Remember that prejudice is the mindset, while discrimination refers to acting on biased beliefs.)

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