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Shelles

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on: Jun 23, 2018
Margaret is a new student at Jefferson High. She does not respond to Lamar's efforts at friendship because she believes that all African Americans are aggressive. This is an example of:
 
  A. professional courtesy.
  B. stereotyping.
  C. discriminatory language.
  D. racial slurring.

Question 2

A negative attitude about an individual, group, or race, or about its supposed characteristics is called a(n):
 
  A. racial slur.
  B. prejudice.
  C. fact.
  D. affirmation.


Bison

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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Stereotyping is a simplified and standardized conception or image of a person or group, held
in common by members of a group. Stereotypes are often negative and based on false or
incomplete information.

Answer to Question 2

B
A prejudice is a negative attitude about an individual, a group, or a race, or about its supposed
characteristics. Prejudices are conclusions that are drawn without sufficient facts.


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