An irrational negative attitude held about a category of people is known as:

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Prejudice is an irrational negative attitude or stereotype held about a particular category or group of people without valid grounds. This attitude may lead to discrimination, which is the unfair treatment of people based on their group membership. Authoritarianism refers to a type of leadership or government system, and scapegoating is the practice of blaming a group of people for problems or issues that they may not have caused.

An Irrational Negative Attitude Held About a Category of People