Edward claims that he is not prejudiced against members of other races.However,on a bus he never sits next to anyone of a different race and in class he never works on a project with members of a different race.This type of subtle prejudice illustrates
A) social scripts.
B) microaggressions.
C) stereotyping.
D) scapegoating.

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Edward's actions of avoiding contact or interaction with people of a different race are examples of microaggressions, which are subtle and often unintentional discriminatory actions towards marginalized groups. Social scripts refer to culturally learned behavior patterns, stereotyping refers to making generalizations about a group based on limited information, and scapegoating refers to blaming a group for societal problems. While stereotyping may play a role in Edward's actions, B is the best answer as it specifically addresses the behavior of avoidance.

Edward Claims That He Is Not Prejudiced Against Members of Other