When a person uses an expression such as, "Everyone loves ice cream!" that individual is demonstrating the concept of ______.
A) dissonance
B) generalized other
C) stereotyping
D) social norming

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The concept of "generalized other" refers to an individual's internalized sense of the total expectations of others in a variety of settings, regardless of whether they've been in those settings before. Saying "Everyone loves ice cream!" reflects an assumption about a broad societal preference, aligning with the idea of the generalized other.

When a Person Uses an Expression Such As, "Everyone Loves