The rigid,exaggerated and sometimes irrational beliefs associated with a particular group of people is known as:

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Stereotyping refers to the rigidity, exaggeration, and sometimes irrational beliefs associated with a particular group of people. Prejudice and discrimination are related concepts but refer more specifically to negative attitudes and behaviors towards a group. Stereotype threat is the experience of anxiety and reduced performance that can arise when someone feels that their actions or abilities are being judged based on negative stereotypes about their group.

The Rigid,exaggerated and Sometimes Irrational Beliefs Associated with a Particular