The barrier to accurate perception of stereotyping happens when
A) we rely on our pre-existing rigid expectations about others to influence our perceptions.
B) we overestimate the consistency of another's behaviour.
C) we distort information that violates our perceptions.
D) we prefer simple explanations to complex ones.

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Relying on pre-existing rigid expectations about others to influence our perceptions is a common barrier to accurate perception of stereotyping. This can lead to ignoring information that contradicts our stereotypes and distorting information to fit our expectations. Options B, C, and D are also commonly cited barriers to accurate perception, but they are not as directly related to stereotyping.

The Barrier to Accurate Perception of Stereotyping Happens When