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A stereotype is an idea of what a typical member of a class or group of people is like. A prejudice is a decision you make about something or someone without any evidence, but based on a preconceived notion of some kind.

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What words describe prejudice?

Bias, discrimination, stereotype, intolerance.


What is the difference between stereotype and character stereotype?

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What is a prejudice that is leaning toward a positive or negative judgment on something or someone?

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What is the difference between skepticism and bias?

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What do stereotype prejudice and intolerance have in common?

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What does the quote prejudice obscures the truth mean?

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In a legal case, a dismissal with prejudice means the case is permanently closed and cannot be brought back to court. A dismissal without prejudice means the case can be refiled in the future.


Does stereotype mean a desired image?

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What is the difference between dismissal with and without prejudice in legal proceedings?

Dismissal with prejudice means that the case is permanently closed and cannot be brought back to court. Dismissal without prejudice means that the case can be refiled in the future.


What is the difference between a case being dismissed with prejudice and dismissed without prejudice?

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What is the difference between making a decision with prejudice and making a decision without prejudice?

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