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Question
A negative behaviour or action towards individual or a group of people is termed as ______.
Options
Discrimination
Social re-categorisation
Prejudice
Social learning
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Solution
A negative behaviour or action towards individual or a group of people is termed discrimination.
Explanation:
The concept of "discrimination" refers to mistreating individuals or groups because of characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.
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