Final answer:
Prejudice is a negative attitude directed toward members of a group, suggesting their inferiority, which can lead to discriminatory actions when these attitudes are acted upon. The correct option is b) Prejudice
Step-by-step explanation:
An attitude directed toward members of a specific social group that directly or indirectly suggests they deserve an inferior social status is known as prejudice.
Prejudice is a negative attitude and feeling toward an individual based solely on one's membership in a particular social group.
This prejudiced attitude when acted upon leads to discrimination, which is a negative action toward an individual as a result of one's membership in a particular group.
Discrimination involves acting on the belief that members of a certain group are inferior due to a factor such as race, gender, or religion and can manifest in various forms, including but not limited to, discrimination in labor markets.
Stereotyping refers to oversimplified ideas about groups of people whereas segregation is the enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment. The correct option is b) Prejudice