The barrier to accurate perception called "stereotyping" means that
A)we rely on our pre-existing rigid expectations about others to influence our perceptions.
B)we overestimate the consistency of another's behaviour.
C)we distort information that violates our perceptions.
D)we prefer simple explanations to complex ones.

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Stereotyping involves relying on pre-existing rigid expectations about others to influence our perceptions. This can lead to inaccurate perceptions because we may overlook information that does not fit our expectations or may interpret information in a way that confirms our stereotypes.

The Barrier to Accurate Perception Called "Stereotyping" Means That