When people behave in a negative way because of prejudice or stereotypes they have engaged in ________.

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Discrimination refers to negative behavior or unfair treatment towards a certain group of people based on their identity, such as race, gender, or sexuality. Prejudice refers to negative attitudes or beliefs towards a certain group of people, while stereotype activation involves unconsciously activating stereotypes based on a person's identity. Sexual objectification refers to reducing a person to their sexual attributes or using them solely for sexual purposes, which is a form of discrimination based on gender. Therefore, the most appropriate answer is discrimination as it describes negative behavior towards a certain group of people based on stereotypes or prejudice.

When People Behave in a Negative Way Because of Prejudice