When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of,they are using the shortcut called ________.
A)assumed similarity
B)selectivity
C)the halo effect
D)stereotyping

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Stereotyping refers to judging an individual based on assumptions about the group they belong to, rather than evaluating them as an individual. This is a mental shortcut that can lead to unfair judgments and discrimination. The other options, assumed similarity, selectivity, and the halo effect, refer to different cognitive biases and shortcuts in perception and judgment.

When People Judge Someone on the Basis of the Perception