stereotype
/ˈstɛɹiəˌtaɪp/
a widely held but oversimplified idea about a group
stereotype in a sentence
“The stereotype of engineers being socially awkward doesn't hold up to scrutiny.”
Origin of stereotype
Greek stereos solid + typos impression, type
Related Words
projection bias
assuming others share one's current beliefs, values, or emotional states
just-world hypothesis
the belief that people get what they deserve
horn effect
letting one negative trait overshadow overall impression
actor-observer bias
attributing own actions to situations but others' actions to personality
affinity bias
favoring people who are similar to oneself
fundamental attribution error
overemphasizing personality and underemphasizing situations when judging others' behavior