Prejudice can lead to which of the following outcomes?

• A. Avoidance and Lack of Respect
• B. Increased Respect and Engagement
• C. Neutral Attitude
• D. Improved Health Outcomes

Answer: (A)

Prejudice is a negative attitude toward members of a group, and those biased beliefs often shape how we treat others. When bias is present, it tends to show up as avoidance and a lack of respect in interactions with people from that group. This isn’t just a feeling—it translates into behavior, like steering clear of someone, dismissing their perspectives, or acting condescendingly.

The other outcomes don’t align with how prejudice typically operates. Increased respect and engagement would require positive, accepting attitudes. A neutral attitude implies no bias affecting behavior, which isn’t the typical result of prejudice. Improved health outcomes are unlikely because prejudice often leads to stress, discrimination, and reduced access to resources, which harm wellbeing rather than help it.