Joe and Tom have been roommates for two years. In that time, Amy started to date Tom. Since having a bad breakup with Tom, Amy now also does not like Joe. This is an example of the phenomenon known as:
A) biological preparedness
B) cognitive preparedness
C) guilt by association
D) shared virtue models

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This is an example of guilt by association, where Amy has negative feelings towards Joe simply because he was Tom's roommate during their relationship. This phenomenon occurs when a person is judged based on the actions or characteristics of another individual or group they are associated with, even if they have no direct involvement or responsibility for those actions or characteristics.

Joe and Tom Have Been Roommates for Two Years