When We Categorize Individuals and Attribute a Set of Qualities

question 12

Multiple Choice

When we categorize individuals and attribute a set of qualities to them because of their membership in that category,what perceptual process are we using?

• A)selective perception
• B)patterning
• C)standardizing
• D)stereotyping

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