__________ is a rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people.
A) A label
B) Prejudice
C) A typecast
D) Discrimination
E) A stereotype

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A stereotype is a rigid, exaggerated, irrational belief associated with a particular group of people. Labels, prejudice, and discrimination can all perpetuate or stem from stereotypes, but they are not the definition of a stereotype. Typecasting is a related term, but it refers more specifically to assigning particular roles to actors or categorizing people within the entertainment industry.

__________ Is a Rigid, Exaggerated, Irrational Belief Associated with a Particular