Joan believes that most drug dealers are black.She continues to hold this belief even though she read in the newspaper that more whites sell drugs than blacks.This attitude is an example of:

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Prejudice is a preconceived opinion or attitude about a group of people that is not based on reason or actual experience. In this scenario, Joan's belief that most drug dealers are black is a prejudice, even though she has been presented with evidence that contradicts her belief.

Joan Believes That Most Drug Dealers Are Black