Alan's old friends from his childhood neighborhood still call him "Little Al" when they run into each other, even though he is now middle-aged and over six feet tall. When they ask if he still "gets into trouble," they are demonstrating ______.

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Alan's friends are demonstrating static evaluation by referring to him with a nickname and implying behaviors that fit him as a child, despite the significant changes over time. Static evaluation occurs when individuals fail to recognize or acknowledge change, treating someone or something as if it is still the same as it was in the past.

Alan's Old Friends from His Childhood Neighborhood Still Call Him