Knowing that a person falls into some social category, we might assume that he or she possesses certain traits, and that everyone in this category possesses these traits.This is an example of
A)reliance on central traits.
B)a situational attribution.
C)projection.
D)a stereotype.
E)consensus cues.

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This is an example of a stereotype, which involves assuming that all members of a group share certain traits or characteristics simply because they belong to that group.

Knowing That a Person Falls into Some Social Category, We