When an employer decides to hire a particular person based on her/his preconceived ideas about what is to be expected from the group to which that person belongs,that employer is guilty of

A) racism.
B) discrimination.
C) stereotyping.
D) stigmatization.

Discrimination is the act of making a distinction or choosing one thing over another, often unfairly or unjustly. In this case, the employer is choosing a person based on their belonging to a certain group rather than considering their qualifications and skills. This is a form of discrimination. Stereotyping (C) involves making assumptions about a group of people based on preconceived notions or limited information. Stigmatization (D) is when someone is marked as different or inferior based on their characteristics or affiliation with a certain group. Racism (A) specifically involves discrimination based on race or ethnicity. While there may be elements of racism involved in this scenario, discrimination as a whole is a more accurate description of the employer's actions.