As Eric Waited for Class to Start, He Considered Starting

question 56

Multiple Choice

As Eric waited for class to start, he considered starting a conversation with one of his classmates. However, Eric decided they all looked like "frat boys," and he figured they would have nothing in common, so he sat silently and waited for class to start. Eric's behavior can be best described as:

• A) Stereotyping
• B) Negative contact
• C) Racism
• D) Institutionalized discrimination

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Definitions:

Mitosis

The process of cell division in eukaryotic cells where one cell divides into two genetically identical daughter cells.

Epidermal Cells

Cells that make up the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, playing a crucial role in protection and barrier functions.

Keratinization

The process by which cells from beneath the skin's surface move up, lose their nucleus, and become filled with keratin protein, leading to the formation of the tough, protective outer layer of the skin and hair.

Protein

Essential biomolecules comprised of one or more chains of amino acids, playing a crucial role in cell structure, function, and regulation.