Veronica is a high school freshman living in Wisconsin.A new student joins her class,and Veronica learns that she is from California."Ah...A California girl!" exclaims Veronica."She must be a vegetarian who likes to surf and has liberal political beliefs!" What term explains Veronica's statements?

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Veronica's statements are an example of stereotyping, as she is making generalized assumptions about the new student based on her being from California, without any specific information about the individual.

Veronica Is a High School Freshman Living in Wisconsin