A The tendency for people to stereotype ethnic or racial groups that are distinctly different from each other, but have similar characteristics, such as lumping Japanese immigrants together with Chinese and Vietnamese immigrants, is referred to as ________.

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Question restatement: The prompt asks for the term describing the tendency to stereotype ethnic or racial groups that are distinctly different from each other but share similar characteristics, such as grouping Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese immigrants together.
Option analysis:
- transculturalism: This would refer to the blending or crossing of cultures and the creation of shared practices across cultures. It does not specifically describe stereotyping or lumping distinct groups together, so this choice mislabels the mental process described in the question.
- biculturalism: This term denotes possessing or navigating two cultures, often within one individual or community. It is about dual cultural identities rather than stereotyping among many distinct groups, so it does not fit the described phenomenon.
- the spillover effect: This option captures the idea that perceptions or stereotypes about one group can transfer or spill over to other groups that are similar or related, leading to generalized judgments across distinct ethnic or racial groups that are nonetheless different. This aligns with the described tendency to lump together diverse groups that share broad characteristics.
- multiculturalism: This concept emphasizes the coexistence and appreciation of multiple cultures within a society, often promoting diversity and inclusion. It does not describe the act of lumping together distinct groups into a single stereotype, so it is not the correct label for the described behavior.
In summary, the correct term emphasizes cross-group generalization or spillover of stereotypes from one group to others that are similar yet distinct, which is why the spillover effect is the best match among the options. The other terms describe broader cultural concepts or identity frameworks rather than this specific stereotyping tendency.

SMC 2025 Wnt - SOCIOL 1 (1488) - Introduction to Sociology (O) Quiz #3 - Modules 5 &6 Social Inequalities

A The tendency for people to stereotype ethnic or racial groups that are distinctly different from each other, but have similar characteristics, such as lumping Japanese immigrants together with Chinese and Vietnamese immigrants, is referred to as ________.

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