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explicit prejudice

a negative attitude against a specific social group that is consciously held, even if not expressed publicly. The person is thus aware of and can report on this type of prejudice, typically via questionnaires that require participants to indicate whether they agree or disagree with the statements presented. Compare implicit prejudice.

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