Research states that prejudice comes from a basic human need and way of thinking
Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 09:02
in Psychology & Sociology
(Medical Xpress) -- Where does prejudice come from? Not from ideology, say the authors of a new paper. Instead, prejudice stems from a deeper psychological need, associated with a particular way of thinking. People who arent comfortable with ambiguity and want to make quick and firm decisions are also prone to making generalizations about others.