Aversive racism BEST captures the idea that ____.

A) people tend to avoid groups against whom they are prejudiced, such that they do not interact much with them to begin with
B) people tend to come up with complex rationalizations to justify prejudiced attitudes or behaviors
C) people often feel uncomfortable around those of other races, even though they believe in racial equality and equal opportunity
D) people sometimes hold prejudiced attitudes toward groups of which they themselves are members

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Nishan Gebre · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Aversive racism is characterized by individuals who consciously endorse racial equality and believe they are nonprejudiced, yet unconsciously hold negative feelings and beliefs about people of other races, leading to feelings of discomfort in interracial settings.

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