Assigning a wide range of generalized-and often inaccurate-attributes to an individual on the basis of membership in a particular group without considering the individual's unique characteristics is referred to as ________.

A) normalizing
B) scapegoating
C) rationalizing
D) stereotyping

Stereotyping involves assigning broad and often incorrect characteristics to an individual based on their membership in a certain group, without considering their individual characteristics. Normalizing refers to establishing a standard or norm for behavior, scapegoating is blaming an individual or group for something they may not be responsible for, and rationalizing is attempting to provide a rational justification or explanation for something.