Ralph, a White student who grew up in Maine, is about to enter the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarship. He is aware that many of his teammates will be Black and assumes that they will dislike him and ostracize him. Ralph's attitude is BEST described as an example of

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Ralph's assumptions about his Black teammates are based on preconceived notions and stereotypes, which is the definition of prejudice. This assumption is not based on any direct experience or evidence of how his teammates will treat him, but rather on his preconceived ideas about their race.

Ralph, a White Student Who Grew Up in Maine, Is