Which of the following is an example of discrimination?
A) Luke thinks all women are manipulative.
B) Ryan feels mistrustful of Jews.
C) Laura scoots over a few feet when an African American sits next to her in a waiting room.
D) Jenny believes that all Hispanics are fluent in Spanish and can cook terrific Tex-Mex food.

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Laura's action of moving away when an African American sits next to her is a behavioral manifestation of prejudice, which is an example of discrimination. Discrimination involves actions or behaviors based on prejudices, whereas the other options describe stereotypes or prejudiced thoughts without specified actions.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Discrimination