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How might understanding the cognitive processes that lead to prejudice help us avoid making prejudiced judgments that are harmful or hurtful?

Is prejudice part of human nature? Overview To what extent are all people prejudiced? Social Psychologists argue that prejudice is best explained by situational factors, such as social norms, and competition for resources. In contrast, Cognitive Psychologists emphasize the role of cognitive processes that all people use all the time. As Paul Bloom suggests in […]