Whenever the newspaper reports a crime incident that involves a nonwhite person,Samantha's immediate comment is "Well,what do you expect from that group of people?" What is her attitude and reaction an example of?

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Samantha's comment reflects her prejudiced attitude towards nonwhite people. She is making a generalized statement about an entire group of people based on the actions of a few individuals. This type of attitude and reaction is an example of prejudice.

Whenever the Newspaper Reports a Crime Incident That Involves a Nonwhite