Ken needs help with his algebra homework. He looks around the room at his new roommates and blurts out, "Hiro, you're good at math, right? You can help me with my homework." Because Hiro is Japanese American,
Ken assumes he's good at math. This represents a(n)
a. microaggression.
b. prejudice.
c. discrimination.
d. scapegoat.
Answer: A
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.