Stereotypes rob people of their individuality and are especially damaging when people begin to halfway believe the stereotypes applied to them or at least worry about how they appear in the presence of stereotypers. These persons are
A)exhibiting ethnocentrism.
B)exhibiting a social dominance orientation.
C)beginning to self-stereotype.
D)becoming dogmatic.

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When individuals start to believe in the stereotypes about their own group or become concerned about how they are perceived based on these stereotypes, they are engaging in self-stereotyping. This process involves internalizing the stereotypes and viewing oneself through the lens of these generalized beliefs, which can affect self-perception and behavior.

Stereotypes Rob People of Their Individuality and Are Especially Damaging