When we place someone in a rigid category and then interpret all the person's behavior from the framework of that category, what perceptual process are we using?
A)imposing consistency
B)sterotyping
C)focusing on the negative
D)oversimplifying

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Stereotyping involves placing individuals into rigid categories and making assumptions about their behavior based on that category. This can lead to oversimplification and missing the nuances of individual behavior.

When We Place Someone in a Rigid Category and Then