Ten-year-old Mark is overheard telling tasteless jokes about the homeless people he sees on city sidewalks. When his teacher confronts him about his intolerant remarks, he responds, "All those people are just lazy. They need to get a job!" Mark's response is a good example of:
A) a stereotype
B) an ethnic identity
C) self-socialization
D) relational aggression

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Mark's response is an example of a stereotype, which is a generalized belief about a particular category of people. In this case, he is generalizing that all homeless people are lazy and just need to get a job, without considering the complex reasons behind homelessness.

Ten-Year-Old Mark Is Overheard Telling Tasteless Jokes About the Homeless