Scott Thomas was being reviewed for a promotion at his sales agency.His manager told him "off the record" that the committee was hesitant to promote him because he had experienced depression the year before and they worried he might not be able to handle the stress of the new position.Which form of discrimination is this?
A)sexism
B)heterosexism
C)racism
D)ableism

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This is an example of ableism, where Scott Thomas's past experience with depression is being used as a basis for discrimination, assuming that he might not be able to handle the stress of the new position. It is important to recognize that mental health challenges do not necessarily correlate with one's ability to perform their job duties.

Scott Thomas Was Being Reviewed for a Promotion at His