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What does prejudice do to an individual?

It prejudges the person from a group trait.

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  1. Evaluates only demonstrated performance
  2. Asks the person for facts
  3. Assumes traits before knowing the person ✔

Why: Prejudice substitutes an assumption for knowledge about an individual. Fair leaders judge conduct and performance instead of stereotypes.

Huh, didn't know that: Even a favorable assumption can be prejudiced if it ignores the individual.

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Why did the fair judge bring a blank notebook? The facts had not arrived yet.
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Answer: Assumes traits before knowing the person. Prejudice substitutes an assumption for knowledge about an individual. Fair leaders judge conduct and performance instead of stereotypes.

  1. Learn to Lead Volume 2, Chapter 6 www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/L2L_Mod2_Ch6_The_Human_Element_107BC137426D2.pdf
    To be prejudiced means to pre-judge someone.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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