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Positive and Negative Forms of Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
While stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination are often discussed in terms of their negative manifestations, it's important to recognize that they can also be positive.
- Stereotype (Thoughts): An overgeneralized belief about a group that can be positive, negative, or neutral.
- Prejudice (Feelings): An attitude toward a group that can be positive (e.g., favoritism) or negative.
- Discrimination (Behaviors): An action toward a group that can be positive (e.g., preferential treatment) or negative.
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Positive and Negative Forms of Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
A manager at a software company is hiring a new project lead. The manager reviews several applications and thinks, "I've found that people who went to my old university are just better collaborators." Based on this situation, which of the following would represent an act of discrimination?