Negative feelings Quote by Anonymous
““These days, most Americans who are unashamedly prejudiced know better than to say so, except to a secure, like-minded audience, given that many people live and work in environments where they can be slapped on the wrist, publicly humiliated, or sacked for saying anything that smacks of an "ism." However, just as it takes mental effort to maintain a prejudice despite conflicting information, it takes mental effort to suppress those negative feelings. Social psychologists Chris Crandall and Amy Eshelman, reviewing the huge research literature on prejudice, found that whenever people are emotionally depleted—when they are sleepy, frustrated, angry, anxious, drunk, or stressed—they become more willing to express their real prejudices toward another group.””
About This Quote
Prejudice is suppressed when people are emotionally depleted, leading to more overt expression of bias.
In simple terms: Emotional fatigue lowers self‑control over prejudice.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and mitigate bias when stressed.
Themes
prejudice
self‑control
emotion
Mood
reflective
concerned
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace meetings
- political debates
- online forums
- stressful situations
Key Concepts
social psychology
bias suppression
cognitive load
Questions to Reflect On
- How does stress affect your willingness to speak bias?
- What strategies protect against prejudice under pressure?
A Different Perspective
Even when depleted, some may still restrain bias due to social consequences.
