Justin Refused to Sit with Philippe at Lunch

question 128

Multiple Choice

Justin refused to sit with Philippe at lunch.Justin actually likes Philippe and considers him to be the funniest kid in the class.However,Justin's parents told him not to associate with anyone French.According to sociologist Robert Merton,how would Justin be classified?

• A) as an unprejudiced nondiscriminator
• B) as an unprejudiced discriminator
• C) as a prejudiced nondiscriminator
• D) as a prejudiced discriminator

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