Which of the following best exemplifies the concept "prejudice" as used by social psychologists?
A) At parties, Lynne tends to seek out people who, like her, are psychology majors.
B) Kevin feels mistrustful of and uncomfortable around people from the Middle East.
C) Maria seldom hangs out with people who are not Catholic.
D) Barbara believes that women are smarter than men.

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Prejudice is a negative attitude or feeling towards people based solely on their membership in a particular group. Kevin's mistrust and discomfort towards people from the Middle East is an example of prejudice based on their ethnic or racial background. The other options, while they may involve some degree of preference, do not necessarily reflect negative attitudes towards other groups.

Which of the Following Best Exemplifies the Concept "Prejudice" as Used