Research on prejudice and self-esteem suggests that ____.
A) contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence for a link between prejudice and self-esteem
B) people may hold prejudices, in part, because doing so bolsters their self-esteem
C) engaging in prejudice tends to lower people's self-esteem, and people seem, at some level, to know this
D) people expect that engaging in prejudice will make them feel better about themselves, but it actually tends to lower self-esteem

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Research has found that people may hold prejudices, in part, because doing so bolsters their self-esteem. Holding prejudiced attitudes can make people feel better about themselves in comparison to the targeted group. However, engaging in prejudice can also lead to feelings of guilt and shame, ultimately lowering self-esteem.

Research on Prejudice and Self-Esteem Suggests That ____