A fixed or distorted generalization about ALL members of a particular group that share a particular diversity characteristic.

• A. Assumptions
• B. Perception
• C. Prejudice
• D. Stereotypes

Answer: (D)

A stereotype is a fixed or distorted generalization about all members of a group that share a particular diversity characteristic. This means assuming every person in that group has the same traits or behaviors, ignoring individual differences. Stereotypes arise from limited experiences, media portrayals, or cultural beliefs and they can shape expectations and interactions even if they’re not accurate. The other ideas don’t fit as well: assumptions are general beliefs that aren’t necessarily about a whole group; perception is about how we interpret sensory information; prejudice is a biased attitude toward a group, while a stereotype is the generalization that often underlies those attitudes.