Question

Is attitude different from prejudice?

How would you distinguish between attitude and prejudice?

Say how attitudes and prejudices differ.

Answer 1

Sr. No.	Aspect	Attitude	Prejudice
1.	Definition	A general evaluation or feeling toward a person, object, or idea	A negative attitude toward a group or its members
2.	Scope	Can be positive, negative, or neutral	Always negative and biased
3.	Basis	Based on personal experience, facts, learning	Often irrational, based on stereotypes and misinformation
4.	Flexibility	Can change through logic and experience	More resistant to change due to emotional and rigid thinking
5.	Example	Positive attitude toward education	Prejudice against a particular religion or caste