Mike is a middle-aged white man who is extremely liberal politically, and firm in his belief that all ethnic and racial groups should be given equal opportunities to succeed.Even so, Mike never had friends who were minorities when he was growing up, and he sometimes feels uncomfortable interacting with minorities.Mike is MOST likely ____.
A)an aversive racist
B)high in social dominance orientation
C)experiencing the discontinuity effect
D)maintaining stereotypes about minority groups, but is not prejudiced

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Mike's discomfort with interacting with minorities suggests that he may be an aversive racist. This type of racism is characterized by individuals who may consciously hold egalitarian beliefs, but unconsciously hold negative attitudes towards minority groups and avoid interactions with them.

Mike Is a Middle-Aged White Man Who Is Extremely Liberal