The phenomenon whereby when people think about a particular category they can unconsciously begin to act in line with the stereotype associated with the category is known as ______.

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Behavioural assimilation refers to the phenomenon where individuals start to act in ways that are consistent with the stereotypes of a group when they think about or are reminded of that group, even if they are not members of that group. This can happen without the individual's conscious awareness.

The Phenomenon Whereby When People Think About a Particular Category