A belief about the characteristics of members of a group that are applied generally to most members of the group is known as a(n)

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A stereotype refers to a belief or assumption about the characteristics or traits of members of a particular group that is applied generally to most members of the group without regard to individual differences. Prejudice refers to a negative or hostile attitude toward members of a group simply because they are perceived to be different from oneself, while scapegoating refers to singling out a particular member or members of a group for blame or punishment for the wrongs committed by others. Illusory correlation refers to the phenomenon of perceiving a relationship between two variables (e.g., race and crime) even when no such relationship actually exists.

A Belief About the Characteristics of Members of a Group