Margaret is a new student at Jefferson High. She does not respond to Lamar's efforts at friendship because she believes that all African Americans are aggressive. This is an example of:
A) professional courtesy.
B) stereotyping.
C) discriminatory language.
D) racial slurring.

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Margaret's belief that all African Americans are aggressive is an example of stereotyping, which involves making generalized beliefs or assumptions about individuals based on their group membership, in this case, race.

Margaret Is a New Student at Jefferson High