Mary Has an Extremely Negative Attitude Toward Men

question 457

Multiple Choice

Mary has an extremely negative attitude toward men. She turns down Jason's request for a raise simply because he is a man. Her behaviour toward Jason can be called discrimination which is based on her attitude or __________.

• A)distaste
• B)stereotype
• C)typecast
• D)prejudice

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