Mary, age 50, is an extremely experienced computer programmer looking for work. She successfully passes a phone interview with an employer and is invited to a face-to-face interview. During the interview, the interviewer asks for Mary's age and is clearly concerned about her ability to perform the work and "fit in" because she is older. He says he will be in touch, but he has no intention of hiring Mary because of her age. The interviewer's perception of Mary as a less desirable employee is ______.
A. reverse discrimination
B. institutional discrimination
C. prejudice
D. scapegoating
Answer: C
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