Gerald feels disgusted when he sees someone paying for groceries using food stamps. This is an example of ______.

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Gerald's feeling of disgust towards individuals using food stamps is an example of prejudice, as he is unfairly judging and stereotyping these people based on their use of government assistance for groceries. It is not discrimination, as he is not actively denying them access to goods or services. It is also not an adaptive response, as it is not a rational or beneficial response to the situation.

Gerald Feels Disgusted When He Sees Someone Paying for Groceries