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    stereotypy
    /ˈstɛrɪə(ʊ)ˌtʌɪpi/

    noun

    • 1. the persistent repetition of an act, especially by an animal, for no obvious purpose: "the most common abnormal behaviour among zoo animals is stereotypy"

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StereotypyStereotypy - Wikipedia

    A stereotypy (/ ˈ s t ɛr i. ə ˌ t aɪ p i, ˈ s t ɪər-,-i. oʊ-/, [1] [2] STERR-ee-ə-ty-pee, STEER-, -⁠ee-oh-) is a repetitive or ritualistic movement, posture, or utterance. Stereotypies may be simple movements such as body rocking, or complex, such as self-caressing, crossing and uncrossing of legs, and marching in place.

  4. enlightio.com › stereotype-definition-examplesWhat Is a Stereotype? Definition & 70+ Examples - Enlightio

    Nov 11, 2023 · A stereotype is a widely held, but often simplified or generalized idea about a particular group or category of people. These ideas may be based on characteristics such as ethnicity, gender, age, or religion.

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  6. www.britannica.com › topic › stereotype-socialStereotype | Definition, Psychology, & Social Groups

    Sep 15, 2024 · Stereotype, in psychology, a fixed, oversimplified, and often biased belief about a group of people. Stereotypes are typically rationally unsupported generalizations, and, once a person becomes accustomed to stereotypical thinking, he or she may not be able to see individuals for who they are.

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  7. neurolaunch.com › what-is-stereotype-behaviorStereotype Behavior: Causes, Impact, and Solutions

    Sep 22, 2024 · Insidious and pervasive, stereotype behavior shapes our perceptions and interactions, often without our conscious awareness, yet its far-reaching consequences demand our attention and understanding. It’s a phenomenon that lurks in the shadows of our minds, quietly influencing how we view the world and those around us.

  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StereotypeStereotype - Wikipedia

    Stereotype - Wikipedia. An 18th-century Dutch engraving of the peoples of the world. A stereotypical caricature of a villain (i.e. generic melodramatic villain stock character, with handlebar moustache and black top-hat), particularly popular in early-20th-century silent films and melodramas and popularized by Snidely Whiplash.

  9. www.simplypsychology.org › katz-bralyStereotypes in Psychology: Definition & Examples

    Nov 10, 2023 · In social psychology, a stereotype is a fixed, over-generalized belief about a particular group or class of people. By stereotyping, we infer that a person has a whole range of characteristics and abilities that we assume all members of that group have—for example, a “hells angel” biker dressed in leather.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTEREOTYPE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    a set idea that people have about what someone or something is like, especially an idea that is wrong: racial / sexual stereotypes. He doesn't conform to/ fit / fill the national stereotype of a Frenchman. The characters in the book are just stereotypes. Compare. prototype. Fewer examples. I think I fit the popular stereotype of a mad scientist.