_______ occurs when groups of individuals who do not fit their stereotype are thought of as "exceptions to the rule."

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Subtyping occurs when individuals who do not fit their stereotype are thought of as exceptions to the rule, rather than changing the overall stereotype. For example, if someone believes that all Asians are good at math, but then meets an Asian person who is not good at math, instead of changing their stereotype, they may create a subtype for that individual (e.g. "well, she's not good at math, but she's an artist"). This allows the person to maintain their original stereotype while accounting for the exception.

_______ Occurs When Groups of Individuals Who Do Not Fit