Which of the following phenomena usually involves an excessively negative,overgeneralized assumption about a socially defined category of people?
A)self-fulfilling prophecy
B)confirmation bias
C)attitude
D)stereotype

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Stereotype involves making generalized assumptions about a socially defined category of people. This can involve negative or positive assumptions but the question specifically mentions excessively negative assumptions, which is a characteristic of a stereotype. The other options (A) self-fulfilling prophecy, (B) confirmation bias, and (C) attitude, may also involve negative assumptions but do not necessarily involve a focus on a socially defined category of people.

Which of the Following Phenomena Usually Involves an Excessively Negative,overgeneralized