Rigid views of how members of various groups act,regardless of whether individual group members really behave that way,are called:

A) status cues
B) social organizations
C) stereotypes
D) social spaces
E) symbolic interactions

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that may lead to misconceptions and prejudicial attitudes.

Social Organizations

Structured groups or entities that are formed for the purpose of achieving specific goals or meeting certain needs.

Status Cues

Signals or indicators that reveal an individual's social position or status to others in various social contexts.