Which term describes a sweeping statement or oversimplification about the cultural practices or attitudes of a particular group or race of people?

A stereotype is a sweeping generalization or oversimplification about the traits, practices, or attitudes of a group of people. Therefore, the correct choice is “stereotype.” Prejudice is a judgment or attitude toward a group, but it is not the term for the generalization itself.

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