When Mary, the owner of a large apartment complex, was deciding whom to rent an open apartment to, she immediately disregarded the application of 84-year-old Millie because Mary does not rent apartments to old women. Mary's treatment of Millie is best described as:
A) Scapegoating
B) Individual discrimination
C) Negative contact
D) Institutional discrimination

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Mary's decision to not rent to Millie on the basis of her age is an example of individual discrimination, which refers to discriminatory actions taken by an individual or a small group of individuals against others based on their perceived group membership.

When Mary, the Owner of a Large Apartment Complex, Was