When a person stereotypes another person, the individual is making generalizations based upon
a. a predefined group to which the other person belongs.
b. a key strength of the other person.
c. a key weakness of the other person.
d. the values of the other person.
e. the speaking style of the other person.
Ans: a. a predefined group to which the other person belongs.
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