Whenever Sofia walks into a room, she forms an opinion about the people she sees immediately. She comes up with all kinds of beliefs about who these people are based on what they look like and what they are wearing. What do Sofia’s actions BEST represent?

Sofia is making quick assumptions about what people are like based on their appearance and clothing. These generalized beliefs about people based on perceived group traits are stereotypes. Prejudice usually refers to a negative attitude or judgment toward a person or group, which the question does not specifically establish.

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