Vanessa’s father was an auto mechanic. She spent countless hours as a child by her dad’s side, learning the ins and outs of his trade. There is no doubt that Vanessa is very competent in this field; however, she has applied to over 50 auto repair shops in her town and has not received one interview. Which of the following terms describes the most likely reason for this?

a. ?stereotyping
b. ?prejudice
c. ?discrimination
d. ?situational attribution


ANSWER:
c

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