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Ralph, a white student who grew up in Maine, is about to enter the University of Southern California on an athletic scholarship. He is aware that many of his teammates will be black and assumes that they will dislike him and ostracize him. Ralph's attitude is BEST described as an example of __________.

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prejudice

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question in regards to the situation it seems that Ralph's attitude is an example of prejudice. This term refers to creating an opinion without having actual reasons, experience, or facts to back up your statement. Which is what Ralph is showing by making prediction based on something that has never happened to him before and without facts.

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