Ken Needs Help with His Algebra Homework

question 114

Multiple Choice

Ken needs help with his algebra homework. He looks around the room at his new roommates and blurts out, "Hiro, you're good at math, right? You can help me with my homework." Because Hiro is Japanese American, Ken assumes he's good at math. This represents a(n) __________.

• A) microaggression
• B) prejudice
• C) discrimination
• D) scapegoat

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