Athena is waiting for a friend in a local coffee shop. One of the baristas calls the police because Athena is African American and the barista sees her as a threat, since she has not bought anything yet. Which one of these has Athena experienced?
A. Discrimination
B. Prejudice
C. Aversive racism
D. Fundamental attribution error
Answer: A
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