Cat feels angry when she sees a group of Jews leaving their synagogue. This is an example of ______.

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Cat's anger towards a group of Jews without any personal interaction or knowledge of them is an example of prejudice, which is a preconceived negative judgment or opinion about an individual or group based on their membership in a particular group or category. Stereotype refers to a widely held and oversimplified belief or image of a particular group, while discrimination involves unequal treatment or exclusion of individuals based on their group membership. Adaptive response refers to a physiological or behavioral reaction to a perceived threat or challenge.

Cat Feels Angry When She Sees a Group of Jews