The tendency to assign attributes to someone not on the basis of individual characteristics, but solely on the basis of a category or group to which that person belongs is called
A) selective perception.
B) halo or horn effect.
C) stereotyping.
D) authoritarianism.
E) dogmatism.

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Stereotyping involves assigning attributes to individuals based on the category or group to which they belong, rather than on their own individual characteristics. This process often overlooks the unique qualities and diversity within groups.

The Tendency to Assign Attributes to Someone Not on the Basis