Cynthia Recently Began a Career with a Jewish-Based Agency

Cynthia recently began a career with a Jewish-based agency. Up until this point in her life, she had not had any interaction with anyone who was Jewish. Based on the individuals she works with, she finds them to be a close-knit group that cares for their own in the community. Additionally, she finds them to be well-educated and assertive. Cynthia now holds the view that all Jewish people are the same: educated, close-knit within their own group, assertive, and caring toward other Jewish folks who need help. Cynthia's view represents _____

A) the in-group perspective.
B) social facilitation.
C) the halo effect.
D) a stereotype.