Ken needs help with his algebra homework. He looks around the room at his new roommates and blurts out, "Hiro, you're good at math, right? You can help me with my homework." Because Hiro is Japanese American, Ken assumes he's good at math. This represents a(n) __________.
A) microaggression
B) prejudice
C) discrimination
D) scapegoat

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This situation represents a microaggression, which is a subtle form of prejudice or discrimination based on a person's race, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics. In this case, Ken is making assumptions about Hiro's abilities based solely on his race, which is a form of prejudice.

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