"We" have all different types of personalities and lots of endearing little quirks, whereas "they" all think and act alike. This assumption would be an example of the cognitive schema called __________
A) mindlessness.
B) a stereotype.
C) a fundamental attribution error.
D) mental set.

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This statement shows the usage of stereotypes, which is a cognitive schema that involves generalizations about groups of people. Stereotypes are oversimplified and often inaccurate beliefs about a group, and they can lead to discrimination and prejudice.

"We" Have All Different Types of Personalities and Lots of Endearing