_________ is mentally classifying a person into an affinity group and then identifying the person as having the same assumed characteristics as the group.
A)Stereotyping
B)Proximity
C)Contrast
D)Attribution
E)Recency

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Stereotyping is the process of assigning assumed characteristics to a group of people based on their affiliation with a certain group. This can then lead to an individual being labeled or judged based on the assumed traits of that group, without taking into account the individual's unique characteristics or experiences.

_________ Is Mentally Classifying a Person into an Affinity Group