A negative attitude we hold toward another, based on his/her membership in a particular group, is called:
A) a stereotype.
B) discrimination.
C) groupism.
D) a prejudice.

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Prejudice is the negative feelings or attitudes that we hold towards individuals based on their membership in a particular group, race, ethnicity, or religion. Stereotyping is when we develop a fixed or exaggerated belief about a group of people that may be based on incomplete or inaccurate information. Discrimination refers to unfair treatment or negative actions towards an individual or group based on their membership in a particular group. Groupism is not a commonly used term to describe negative attitudes towards a group of individuals.

A Negative Attitude We Hold Toward Another, Based on His/her