When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of, they are using the shortcut called _________.
A)assumed similarity
B)selectivity
C)the halo effect
D)stereotyping

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Stereotyping is the shortcut of judging someone based on the perception of the group they belong to. Assumed similarity refers to assuming that someone is similar to oneself based on a limited set of characteristics. Selectivity refers to selectively focusing on certain aspects of a person or group while ignoring others. The halo effect refers to one positive characteristic of a person leading to the assumption that all other characteristics must also be positive.

When People Judge Someone on the Basis of the Perception