The United Lands country made the decision to go to war with Inkit country. Some government and military leaders predicted that victory against Inkit country would be swift because it were not organized or technologically advanced enough to fight the United Lands forces successfully. This could be considered an example of

A. collective rationalization
B. a belief in the inherent morality of the group
C. self-appointed mindguards
D. out-group stereotypes

Answer: D