Unjustifiable negative behavior toward a group and its members is called?

• A. Stereotype
• B. Ingroup
• C. Aggression
• D. Discrimination

Answer: (D)

Discrimination is the unjustifiable negative treatment of people based on their group membership. It shows up as actions or policies that unfairly disadvantage members of a group simply because of who they are, rather than because of individual merit. This goes beyond merely holding beliefs about a group (stereotypes) and is about how someone is actually treated. It also differs from an ingroup, which is the group you belong to, and from aggression, which is the intent to harm that may or may not be tied to group bias. So when behavior toward a group is unfair and not warranted, it’s discrimination.