What is the difference between cognitive and affective prejudice?
A) Affective is what people like or dislike, while cognitive is how people are inclined to behave
B) Cognitive is what people like or dislike, while affective is what people believe is true
C) Affective is what people like or dislike, while cognitive is what people believe is true
D) Cognitive is what people like or dislike, while affective is how people are inclined to behave

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Affective prejudice refers to the emotional component of prejudice, such as feelings of like or dislike towards a certain group, while cognitive prejudice refers to the cognitive component, such as beliefs or stereotypes about the group's characteristics. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

What Is the Difference Between Cognitive and Affective Prejudice