Prejudices are best example of _________ towards a particular group?

Attitudes

The correct answer is Option 4: Attitudes

• Stereotypes (Option 1): These are the cognitive component of prejudice. They are fixed, overgeneralized beliefs about a group. While prejudice and stereotypes are related, prejudice is the broader attitude that encompasses these beliefs.

• Behaviour (Option 2): The behavioural manifestation of prejudice is called discrimination. Prejudice itself is an internal attitude, while behavior is the outward action taken because of that attitude.

• Impression Formation (Option 3): This is the process through which we make quick judgments and draw conclusions about others based on limited information. While prejudice affects this process, it is not the best "example" of it. 

NCERT :"Prejudices are examples of attitudes towards a particular group. They are usually negative, and in many cases, may be based on stereotypes (the cognitive component) about the specific group. As will be discussed below in the section on social cognition, a stereotype is a cluster of ideas regarding the characteristics of a specific group. All members belonging to this group are assumed to possess these characteristics...."