Differentiate between prejudice and stereotype.
Prejudice refers to an attitude towards a particular group, which is usually negative. It can exist without being shown in the form of discrimination and has both cognitive and emotional components.
In contrast, a stereotype is a cluster of ideas regarding the characteristics of a specific group. It acts as the cognitive component of prejudice, where all members belonging to this group are assumed to possess these specific characteristics.
Often, stereotypes consist of undesirable characteristics about the target group, and they lead to negative attitudes or prejudices towards members of specific groups.
Explanation
The answer differentiates the two concepts by defining prejudice as a negative attitude towards a group, while defining stereotype as the cognitive component (a cluster of ideas) that assumes all members of a group share specific characteristics. It highlights how stereotypes often lead to prejudices.