When members of another social group represent a threat to an individual's security or comfort, resultant prejudice is termed _____ prejudice.
A)personal
B)institutional
C)stereotyped
D)reference group

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Personal prejudice refers to negative attitudes towards individuals based on their membership in a certain social group. It is often rooted in personal experience or perception of threat or discomfort, as opposed to institutional prejudice which is based on systemic factors within society or stereotyped prejudice which is based on generalizations about a particular social group. This question specifically states that members of another social group represent a threat to an individual's security or comfort, which suggests a personal prejudice.

When Members of Another Social Group Represent a Threat to an Individual's