Knowing that a person falls into some social category, we might assume that he or she possesses certain traits, and that everyone in this category possesses these traits. This is an example of
A) reliance on central traits.
B) a situational attribution.
C) projection.
D) a stereotype.
E) consensus cues.
Ans: D) a stereotype.
Psychology
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Aron is Samoan. When he reaches puberty, what is likely to happen to him?
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