Simon is a nurse in an emergency room, and a homeless patient is brought in for medical care. Simon is unfriendly to the patient and does not want to get close to him because he thinks the patient is probably a criminal. Simon dislikes homeless individuals because he feels that they are responsible for the bad choices that made them homeless.Based on this information, what could be best concluded about Simon’s behavior?
Answer
A
Simon’s behavior is based on an impartial judgment that recognizes the man’s individuality.
B
Simon’s behavior demonstrates a prejudice toward homeless people.
C
Simon’s behavior is the same that all people demonstrate toward homeless people.
D
Simon’s behavior is a positive stereotype about homeless people.
Explanation
Simon assumes the patient is probably a criminal because he is homeless and treats him unfriendly as a result. This is a prejudgment about a group rather than an impartial judgment of the individual, so it demonstrates prejudice toward homeless people. It is not a positive stereotype, and the information does not show that everyone behaves this way.
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