A preconceived negative judgment of a group and its individual members is called
A) speculation.
B) disposition.
C) stigma.
D) prejudice.

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Prejudice refers to preconceived negative attitudes and beliefs about a particular group, based on stereotypes and generalizations rather than personal experience or factual evidence. Stigma refers to the negative labeling and social disapproval of individuals or groups based on certain characteristics or traits, such as race, gender, or sexuality. Speculation refers to forming opinions or making guesses without sufficient information, and disposition refers to a person's inherent tendencies or inclinations.

A Preconceived Negative Judgment of a Group and Its Individual