Which term describes positive or negative feelings toward individuals or groups, and the tendency to act favorably or unfavorably?

• A. Prejudices
• B. System 1
• C. Discrimination
• D. Attitude

Answer: (D)

Attitude is the overall evaluation of people or groups that includes how we feel about them and our readiness to respond in a certain way. The description in the prompt—positive or negative feelings toward individuals or groups, and a tendency to act favorably or unfavorably—captures that emotional stance plus the behavioral inclination. Prejudice refers to biased beliefs about a group, which can shape attitudes but is more about what we think rather than how we tend to act. Discrimination is the action or behavior that treats people differently, focusing on conduct rather than the internal evaluation. System 1 describes fast, automatic thinking, not an attitude toward others. So attitude is the best fit.