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Jessica and John tell their 8-year-old daughter not to play with any of the Garcia children because they are not "real" Americans.They also tell her that the Garcias are probably drug dealers and so she should not sit next to their children on the bus or in school.Jessica and John's behavior illustrates

A) implicit prejudice.
B) blaming the victim.
C) discrimination.
D) hindsight bias.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of people based on characteristics such as race, age, or gender.

"Real" Americans

A controversial and often subjective term that may refer to citizens of the United States perceived as embodying traditional American values or characteristics.

Drug Dealers

Individuals involved in the selling of illegal drugs.

  • Acknowledge the role of cognitive and social biases in shaping personal conduct and perspectives.
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