Study the table given below on the components of prejudice.In which r…

Study the table given below on the components of prejudice.
In which row is the element of prejudice correctly matched with its component of attitude?

Row	Element of prejudice	Component of attitude
P	Stereotype	Affective component
Q	Dislike or hatred	Affective component
R	Discrimination	Cognitive component
S	Stereotype	Behavioural component

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → Row Q

Option (1) Row P — Incorrect. A stereotype is a cluster of ideas about a group, so it is the cognitive component. It is a belief.

Option (2) Row Q — Correct. Dislike or hatred is a feeling that often comes with the stereotype. A feeling forms the affective component, so this row is correctly matched.

Option (3) Row R — Incorrect. Discrimination is acting less positively towards a target group than a favoured group. It is the behavioural component.

Option (4) Row S — Incorrect. A stereotype is a set of beliefs, which makes it cognitive. The behavioural component is discrimination.

NCERT (2026-27): “PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION
Prejudices are examples of attitudes towards a particular group. They are usually negative, and in many cases, may be based on stereotypes (the cognitive component) about the specific group. As will be discussed below in the section on social cognition, a stereotype is a cluster of ideas regarding the characteristics of a specific group. All members belonging to this group are assumed to possess these characteristics. Often, stereotypes consist of undesirable characteristics about the target group, and they lead to negative attitudes or prejudices towards members of specific groups. The cognitive component of prejudice is frequently accompanied by dislike or hatred, the affective component. Prejudice may also get translated into discrimination, the behavioural component, whereby people behave in a less positive way towards a particular target group compared to another group which they favour. …”