Prejudice comes from a basic human need and way of thinking, new research suggests
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 15:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Where does prejudice come from? Not from ideology, say the authors of a new article. Instead, prejudice stems from a deeper psychological need, associated with a particular way of thinking. People who aren't comfortable with ambiguity and want to make quick and firm decisions are also prone to making generalizations about others.