Aleta is looking at a stack of applications for the open position she has at her bakery. She called all of the applicants acting as if she was asking an important question about their application. Really, however, she wanted to know who had an accent so she could put those applications in the "no" pile. Aleta just engaged in

A) prejudice.
B) the bystander effect.
C) discrimination.
D) social inhibition.


Answer: C
Rationale: Discrimination is a behavior or action based on a prejudice. In contrast, a prejudice is only an attitude. Because Aleta was acting on her prejudice, discrimination is the best answer.

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