The Inappropriate Use of a Word to Designate an Entire

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Short Answer

The inappropriate use of a word to designate an entire category of objects is called __________ .

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Definitions:

Boring Task

A task or activity that is perceived as monotonous and uninteresting to an individual.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often resulting in prejudiced attitudes and actions.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt when a person simultaneously holds conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process in psychology that uses rewards and punishments to modify behaviors.