As Eric Waited for Class to Start, He Considered Starting

question 46

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:

Millennials

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Tight Culture

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Values Change

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