Lucas reads an article in the newspaper about a man recently arrested for polygamy. "Yuck! That lifestyle disgusts me!" Lucas says with disdain. Lucas is expressing his __________ about polygamy.

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Lucas's statement reflects a negative and preconceived judgement about those who practice polygamy, which is the definition of prejudice. Stereotypes refer to generalized and oversimplified beliefs about a certain group of people, while beliefs are personal convictions that may be positive or negative. "Politically correct opinion" is not an appropriate term to apply in this context.

Lucas Reads an Article in the Newspaper About a Man