Which of the following is NOT directly an example of categorical thinking?
A)You see someone standing near a group of similar-looking people and assume that person is associated with the group.
B)You notice three weeks of weaker sales and conclude that sales will continue to weaken.
C)You pay more attention to the most recent information received.
D)You learn that another student in your project team comes from a country which is stereotypically viewed as hard-working,so you believe that this student is also hard-working.
E)A basketball player has scored more than usual over the past three games,so you conclude that the player is on a winning streak.

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Categorical thinking involves making assumptions or judgments based on limited information or stereotypes. Option C, paying more attention to the most recent information received, is not directly an example of categorical thinking as it does not involve making assumptions or judgments based on limited information or stereotypes.

Which of the Following Is NOT Directly an Example of Categorical