Ellis believes that all black athletes are superior to all white athletes. Even when he is given examples of white athletes who have had superlative careers, he always finds an excuse for why they were not as "good" as their black counterparts. Ellis's general belief in the superiority of all black athletes over white athletes is best summarized as an example of __________.

A. racism
B. a stereotype
C. ethnocentrism
D. discrimination


Answer: B

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