Mr. Roper manages an apartment complex in San Diego. He has five empty units that he needs to rent out. However, when Hispanic people inquire about renting in the complex, Mr. Roper tells them there are no vacancies. This unfair treatment is an example of:
A) prejudice
B) stereotype
C) discrimination
D) annexation

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Discrimination is the unfair treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race or ethnicity. In this case, Mr. Roper is discriminating against Hispanic people by refusing to rent to them even though he has empty units available. Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, and a stereotype is a widely held but oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. Annexation refers to the incorporation of one territory into another larger territory or entity.

Mr Roper Manages an Apartment Complex in San Diego