Devin is interviewing candidates to work at the cash register in his convenience store. when margaret applies, she indicates on her application that she has been in rehab for drug addiction, and that she has been clean and sober for over 3 years. devin decides not to hire her, because he thinks people with drug habits are not trustworthy. devin's actions are demonstrating
a) stereotype
b) prejudice
c) global assesment
d) specific appraisa

b) prejudice

Explanation:

Devin decides not hire Margraret because she has a history of being a drug addict although she has been on rehab for drug addiction, and that she has been clean and sober for over 3 years.

Devin believes that people with drug habits are not trustworthy, which is not always true. Devin's actions are demonstrating Prejudice.

Being Prejudice meaning having a firm believe about something being right or wrong. Its a preconceived notion that is not based on any reason or actual experience.

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