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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.5
How does economics' "game theory" provide insights into the formation and perpetuation of societal prejudices and discrimination?
It explains how individuals or groups may discriminate based on rational decisions to maximize their own benefits.
It argues that discrimination is an instinctual behavior for survival.
It suggests that prejudice occurs due to chemical imbalances in the brain.
It provides evidence that prejudice is a genetic trait passed down through generations.
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AP Psychology - 9.5 Bias, Prejudice, and Discrimination
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