A generalization that is not fixed and rigid when it is used to describe cultures is called a
A) stereotype.
B) prejudice.
C) prototype.
D) None of these choices

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A prototype is a generalization that is fluid and open to change, and can serve as a flexible model for describing and understanding cultures. Stereotypes and prejudices are both fixed and rigid generalizations that can lead to inaccurate and harmful assumptions about a culture and its people.

A Generalization That Is Not Fixed and Rigid When It