Based on a pleasant interaction with a Jamaican, Rita believes that all Jamaicans are nice, pleasant people. Rita ___________ Jamaicans.
A)has formed a stereotype about
B)has formed a primary impression about
C)has formed a self-fulfilling prophecy about
D)is prejudiced toward

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Rita has formed a stereotype about Jamaicans based on a single pleasant interaction, generalizing that all Jamaicans are nice and pleasant. This is a classic example of stereotyping, where one assumes that all members of a group share the same characteristics based on limited experiences.

Based on a Pleasant Interaction with a Jamaican, Rita Believes