Question

Jewell and Amie became friends while taking an evening class at the local community college. Jewell was later horrified to find out that Amie was actually a teacher at the college. Subsequently, Jewell stopped talking with Amie, thus ending their friendship. What theory of prejudice and discrimination might this be an example of?

a) in group/out group theory
b) stereotype vulnerability theory
c) realistic conflict theory
d) social cognitive theory

Answer 1

This example might be an example of in group/out group theory of prejudice and discrimination.

Step-by-step explanation:

The theory of prejudice and discrimination that this example might be an example of is in group/out group theory. In this case, Jewell and Amie were initially in the same social group as friends in the evening class, but once Jewell discovered that Amie was actually a teacher, Amie was perceived as part of a different group (the teacher group) and Jewell ended their friendship as a result.