Which of the following situations is the BEST example of prejudice being operantly conditioned?
A) Spencer's mother screamed at a homeless person, which scared Spencer.
B) Vidmar had a panic attack while taking an exam he had not studied for.
C) Cara's friends laugh when Cara tells a homeless woman to get a job.
D) James applies for a minority scholarship to a school that has mostly white students.

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Cara's friends laughing when she tells a homeless woman to get a job is an example of operant conditioning because the laughter serves as positive reinforcement for Cara's prejudiced behavior, encouraging her to repeat it in the future.

Which of the Following Situations Is the BEST Example of Prejudice