Assigning a wide range of generalized-and often inaccurate-attributes to an individual on the basis of membership in a particular group,without considering the individual's unique characteristics is referred to as ________.
A)ethical lapse
B)cultural competency
C)profiling
D)cognitive dissonance
E)stereotyping

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E)Stereotyping involves assigning a wide range of generalized-and often inaccurate-attributes to an individual on the basis of membership in a particular group, without considering the individual's unique characteristics. This is a barrier to intercultural communication.

Assigning a Wide Range of Generalized-And Often Inaccurate-Attributes to an Individual