Asked by Nishallinee Shanmugam on Jul 29, 2024

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Over-simplified generalizations about the characteristics of a group are called:

A) prejudices.
B) stereotypes.
C) biases.
D) discrimination.

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular category of people, which can lead to prejudiced attitudes and discriminating behaviors.

Generalizations

The process or result of forming broad statements or conclusions that apply beyond the original situation, often based on limited evidence.

  • Illuminate how stereotypes come into being, are kept alive, and can culminate in self-fulfilling prophecies.
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Justin Dela CruzJul 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Stereotypes are over-simplified generalizations about the characteristics of a group. Prejudices are preconceived opinions that are not based on reason or actual experience. Biases are a tendency to favor one thing over another. Discrimination is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things.