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stereotype
[stir′ē·ətīp]
Etymology: Gk, stereos + typos, mark
a generalization about a form of behavior, an individual, or a group.

stereotype [ster´e-o-tīp″]
an exaggerated, generalized, oversimplified belief or image, often concerning a group, an individual, or a form of behavior.

stereotype,
n a generalization about a form of behavior, an individual, or a group.

stereotype
Neurology Stereotypy, see there Vox populi A preconceived and oversimplified idea of the characteristics which make up a person. See Sexual stereotype, Skid row stereotype.


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The survey also showed that girls were more likely to face name-calling than boys, and to be excluded from friendships, whereas boys were more likely to have their money and possessions taken, and to face violence.
It's unfortunate we're getting to the name-calling stage," Mrs.
Avoid Name-Calling Not only is name-calling infantile, it can hurt people more than actions ever do.
 
 
 
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