Aversive racism most captures the idea that ____.
A) people tend to avoid groups against whom they are prejudiced, such that they do not interact much with them to begin with
B) people tend to come up with complex rationalizations to "justify" prejudiced attitudes or behaviors
C) people often have mixed feelings toward other groups and sometimes harbor prejudices despite themselves
D) people sometimes hold prejudiced attitudes toward groups of which they themselves are members

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Aversive racism refers to a type of subtle, unconscious prejudice that is experienced as discomfort or unease when interacting with members of an outgroup. This discomfort arises from a conflict between the individual's egalitarian values and their negative stereotypes or biases about the group. As a result, people may avoid interacting with the outgroup or engage in behaviors that reinforce the status quo (e.g., hiring someone from their own group for a job even if a more qualified candidate from a different group is available). This type of prejudice is often more prevalent among well-meaning individuals who are committed to equality but may have implicit biases they are not aware of.

Aversive Racism Most Captures the Idea That ____