Negative feelings and opinions about someone due to the group he or she belongs to are referred to as

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Prejudice refers to negative feelings and opinions held about someone simply because they belong to a certain group. Discrimination refers to the act of treating someone unfairly because of their membership in a certain group. Ingroup/outgroup bias refers to favoring members of one's own group and having negative attitudes towards members of another group. Stereotypes are generalized beliefs about the characteristics of a group, which may or may not be accurate. While all of these concepts may be related, prejudice specifically refers to negative feelings towards a group.

Negative Feelings and Opinions About Someone Due to the Group