Bill feels threatened when he sees a group of teenagers with hockey sticks and bats walking in front of him because he is convinced that young boys are violent. Bill's attitude is an example of ________.

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Bill's attitude is an example of prejudice, which is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. In this case, Bill's belief that young boys are violent, without any specific evidence from the group of teenagers he sees, reflects a prejudiced viewpoint.

Bill Feels Threatened When He Sees a Group of Teenagers