For the first time ever, Mr. Perry has an Asian student in his math class. Mr. Perry thinks that the Asian student will get the highest grade because he believes that all Asians are very smart. This is an example of:
A) Prejudice
B) Discrimination
C) Institutional Discrimination
D) A Stereotype

Question

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Mr. Perry is applying a generalized belief about a group (Asians being very smart) to an individual, which is the definition of a stereotype.

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