The table shows how four children came to hold a prejudice. In whose…

The table shows how four children came to hold a prejudice. In whose case is the prejudice learned mainly by observing others?

Child	How the child came to dislike a group
Ravi	His uncle praises him each time he mocks the neighbouring community
Asha	She watches her elder sister avoid children of another caste and starts doing the same
Kabir	He reads many online posts that show a certain group as violent
Neha	Her housing society expects residents never to invite members of a certain group

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → Asha

Option (1) Ravi — Incorrect. Ravi is praised each time he mocks the community. This is learning through reward.

Option (2) Asha — Correct. Asha copies what she sees her sister do. Picking up a prejudice by watching a model is learning by observing others.

Option (3) Kabir — Incorrect. Kabir's dislike grows from posts he reads. This is exposure to information that encourages prejudice, through the media.

Option (4) Neha — Incorrect. Neha's society sets an expected rule for its members. This is learning through group or cultural norms.

NCERT (2026-27): “PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION …
• Learning : Like other attitudes, prejudices can also be learned through association, reward and punishment, observing others, group or cultural norms and exposure to information that encourages prejudice. The family, reference groups, personal experiences and the media may play a role in the learning of prejudices (see section on ‘Attitude Formation and Change’). People who learn prejudiced attitudes may develop a ‘prejudiced personality’, and show low adjusting capacity, anxiety, and feelings of hostility against the outgroup.”