Question 397General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief
70% to passAttitudes, biases, and prejudices towards certain groups (nationalities, races, religions, and sexes) can pose formidable challenges to communication. This is because an individual is judged by group association rather than by getting to know the individual and recognizing individual differences. What is the tendency called?
AStereotyping
BStereo graphing
CIndividualizing
DMonotyping
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Stereotyping. Stereotyping refers to the tendency to judge an individual based on their association with a particular group, rather than recognizing their individual differences and unique characteristics. This can pose significant challenges to effective communication, as it prevents individuals from truly understanding and relating to one another on a personal level. The other options are incorrect because: - Stereo graphing is not a term related to this concept. - Individualizing is the opposite of stereotyping, as it involves recognizing individual differences. - Monotyping is not a commonly used term in this context.
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