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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