Which concept involves negative actions toward a group based on a belief?

Which concept involves negative actions toward a group based on a belief?

• A. Stereotype
• B. Discrimination
• C. Ingroup Bias
• D. Frustration-Aggression Principle

Answer: (B)

Discrimination involves negative actions toward a group based on beliefs about that group. Stereotypes are the beliefs themselves—fixed ideas about what members of a group are like. Discrimination is the behavioral side, when those beliefs lead to treating people differently or denying them opportunities because of their group membership. Ingroup bias would mean preferring one’s own group, not harming others. The frustration-aggression principle explains aggression in general, not bias toward a group. So, the negative actions directed at a group because of a belief best fits discrimination.

Discrimination involves negative actions toward a group based on beliefs about that group. Stereotypes are the beliefs themselves—fixed ideas about what members of a group are like. Discrimination is the behavioral side, when those beliefs lead to treating people differently or denying them opportunities because of their group membership. Ingroup bias would mean preferring one’s own group, not harming others. The frustration-aggression principle explains aggression in general, not bias toward a group. So, the negative actions directed at a group because of a belief best fits discrimination.