To assign uniform characteristics to an entire group of people without allowing for individual differences is called:
A) prejudging
B) characterizing
C) stereotyping
D) discriminating

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Stereotyping is the act of assuming that everyone within a particular group shares the same characteristics. It is an oversimplified and often negative perception of a group and ignores individual differences. Prejudging, characterizing, and discriminating may all be related to stereotyping but do not fully capture the act of assigning uniform characteristics to a group without allowing for individual differences.

To Assign Uniform Characteristics to an Entire Group of People