Prejudice biases us against an individual based solely on
A)the person's appearance and behaviour.
B)our past experience with similar persons.
C)the person's identification with a particular group.
D)our present emotional state.

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Prejudice is a negative attitude towards an individual or group that is not based on specific facts but rather on stereotypes or preconceived notions. Identification with a particular group, such as race, ethnicity, religion or gender, is one of the main factors that can trigger prejudiced attitudes or behaviour. Appearance, behaviour, past experience or emotional state may contribute to the formation of prejudice, but they are not the defining factor.

Prejudice Biases Us Against an Individual Based Solely on