When an individual is judged by the characteristics of the groups he belongs to rather than on his own characteristics,it is called

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This situation is known as statistical discrimination, where individuals are judged based on the characteristics of the group they belong to rather than their own personal qualities or achievements. This type of discrimination can unfairly disadvantage individuals who do not fit the stereotypes associated with their group. It is not necessarily illegal, but it is often considered unfair and can result in missed opportunities for deserving individuals. Adverse selection refers to the problem of asymmetric information in which one party has more information about a transaction than the other party, leading to unfair outcomes. The lemons model is a specific example of adverse selection in the market for used cars. Neither of these concepts directly applies to the situation described in the question.

When an Individual Is Judged by the Characteristics of the Groups