Although Overemphasizing Shared Characteristics of a Specific Group Can Be

Although overemphasizing shared characteristics of a specific group can be dangerous and result in __________, gaining familiarity with the population and working with its environment, dynamics, social structures, and patterns of behavior is necessary in order to develop a health promotion approach toward a population/group that is at risk for a particular health problem.

A) targeting
B) stereotyping
C) marginalizing
D) generalizing