Factor

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Concern with Acting Prejudiced:

1.

In today’s society it is important that one not be perceived as prejudiced in any manner.

3.

I get angry with myself when I have a thought or feeling that might be considered prejudice.

10.

It’s never acceptable to express one’s prejudices.

11.

I feel guilty when I have a negative thought or feeling about a Black person.

13.

It bothers me a great deal when I think I have offended someone, so I’m always careful to consider other people’s feelings.

14.

If I have a prejudiced thought or feeling, I keep it to myself.

15.

I would never tell jokes that might offend others.

Restraint to Avoid Dispute:

2.

I always express my thoughts and feelings, regardless of how controversial they might be. (R)

4.

If I were participating in a class discussion and a Black student expressed an opinion with which I disagreed, I would be hesitant to express my own viewpoint.

9.

I think it is important to speak one’s mind rather than to worry about offending someone. (R)

16.

I’m not afraid to tell others what I think, even when I know they disagree with me. (R)