Your friend Maurice is not usually prejudicial, but just told you a racist joke. According to your textbook, what is the best way to help Maurice inhibit such behaviour in the future?

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Ignoring the joke would send the message that it is acceptable, laughing at it would only reinforce the behaviour, and telling a prejudicial joke about another race would perpetuate the problem. Making Maurice aware of the prejudicial nature of his joke would help him understand why it is wrong and hopefully prevent him from making similar jokes in the future.

Your Friend Maurice Is Not Usually Prejudicial, but Just Told