The house next door to the Hennigar family is up for sale.Mr.Hennigar tells his wife that he hopes the house is not sold to any French people because he does not like French people.What term best characterizes Mr.Hennigar's belief?

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Mr. Hennigar's belief that he does not like French people is an example of prejudice, which refers to preconceived opinions or attitudes about a group of people that are not based on reason or actual experience. The other answer choices are not as fitting in this scenario. Classism refers to prejudice or discrimination based on social class, while stereotyping is making assumptions about a group of people based on certain traits or characteristics. Discrimination refers to unfair treatment of an individual or group based on their membership in a specific category.

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