You would be expressing a "stereotype" if you:
A) made any generalization about people.
B) stated an exaggerated description and applied it to everyone in some category.
C) held an opinion about someone based on personal experience.
D) treated everybody in an unkind way.

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Stereotypes are over-generalizations that apply to an entire group of people, and option B fits this definition by stating an exaggerated description and applying it to everyone in a certain category. Options A, C, and D do not necessarily involve a stereotype.

You Would Be Expressing a "Stereotype" If You