Thinking in terms of fixed and inflexible categories, such as believing that all Muslims are religious fundamentalists, is best described as:
A) stereotyping.
B) discriminating.
C) racializing.
D) projecting.

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Stereotyping is the act of making assumptions about an individual or group based on fixed and inflexible categories. Examples of this include assuming that all Muslims are religious fundamentalists or that all women are emotional and irrational. Discrimination involves treating individuals or groups unfairly based on these assumptions, while racializing involves making assumptions about a person's race based on stereotypes. Projecting involves attributing one's own feelings or thoughts onto another person.

Thinking in Terms of Fixed and Inflexible Categories, Such as Believing