What is the second step in the process by which we stereotype others, after we have identified the group to which we believe a person belongs?
A) We recall a generalization others often make about the group.
B) We look for evidence that the person truly belongs in the group.
C) We consider whether we have had any personal experiences with someone in the group.
D) We weigh the negative effects of applying a generalization to a group.
E) We list the characteristics that differentiate us from the group.

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Stereotyping is a three-part process. The first stage is when we identify a group to which we believe another person belongs ("you are an accountant"). The second stage is when we recall a generalization others often make about the people in that group ("accountants have no sense of humor"). The third stage is when we apply that generalization to the person ("therefore, you must have no sense of humor").

What Is the Second Step in the Process by Which