Which of the following is an example of aversive racism?
A)Aisha believes that all teenagers are rebellious and aggressive.
B)Matthew is the CEO of a company. To promote workplace diversity, he makes it a point to hire people from different backgrounds.
C)Taylor is a customer care representative who had a bad experience with a Mexican customer. Ever since then, she has always held negative opinions about Mexicans in general.
D)Thomas is a white American who believes in equal rights for all races. However, whenever he encounters a black American, he becomes nervous and behaves in an unfriendly manner.

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Aversive racism is characterized by a conflict between the denial of personal prejudice and unconscious negative feelings or beliefs, which may influence behavior in subtle ways. Thomas's behavior reflects this, as he believes in equal rights but behaves negatively due to unconscious biases.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Aversive Racism