Riley walks into the room and immediately changes the topic of conversation to his amazing good looks and athletic ability. You immediately assume he is an egotistical jerk. You have just practiced __________.

A. categorization
B. discrimination
C. prejudice
D. person perception


Answer: D

Psychology

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