A set of simplistic,rigidly held,overgeneralized beliefs about an individual or a group of people is known as a(n)

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A set of simplistic, rigidly held, overgeneralized beliefs about an individual or a group of people is known as a stereotype. Option B (opinion) is a personal view or belief and may not necessarily be overgeneralized or rigid. Option C (judgment) is a conclusion or decision based on reasoning, which may or may not be stereotypical. Option D (bias) is a preference or inclination for or against a particular thing or group, which may or may not be based on stereotypes.

A Set of Simplistic,rigidly Held,overgeneralized Beliefs About an Individual or a Group