The tendency to think of or react to everyone in the same category (ex.black,Chinese,female or gay)in a more or less fixed way,based on the category is called:
A) Negativity
B) Ignorance
C) Symbolic racism
D) Overcategorization

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Overcategorization is the tendency to group individuals into categories and treat them as if they are all the same, based on their membership in those categories. This can lead to stereotyping and prejudice. Option A, negativity, does not capture the specificity of this behavior. Option B, ignorance, is not specific to this context. Option C, symbolic racism, refers specifically to a form of racism which gives preference to certain groups over others.

The Tendency to Think of or React to Everyone in the Same