When you encounter a person who does not fit into a stereotype,you may create a special category for that person instead of revising your stereotype.This practice is called

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Subtyping is the process of creating a special category for individuals who do not conform to a general stereotype, rather than altering the stereotype itself. This allows the original stereotype to remain unchanged in the face of contradictory evidence.

When You Encounter a Person Who Does Not Fit into a Stereotype,you