Which of the following is the BEST definition of stereotyping?

A) A negative attitude or feeling toward an individual based solely on that individual's membership in a certain group
B) A negative attitude or feeling toward a racial or an ethnic group
C) Unequal treatment of different people based on the groups or categories to which they belong
D) Beliefs that associate groups of people with certain traits

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Destiny Salinas · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Stereotyping refers to the act of attributing specific characteristics, behaviors, or traits to individuals based solely on their membership in a particular group, without considering individual differences. This definition encompasses both positive and negative assumptions and is not limited to negative attitudes or unequal treatment, making option D the best definition.

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