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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Eric is making assumptions about his classmates based on their appearance and labeling them as "frat boys," which is a stereotype. This behavior can be harmful as it reinforces a narrow and biased view of a particular group of people.

As Eric Waited for Class to Start, He Considered Starting