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"Josh and Jane enter a crowded party hosted by a casual acquaintance. Overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and smells, they start to size up the room, noting jocks over by the bar and nerds standing around outside. What are the perceptual processes that trigger this kind of stereotyping?"

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The posting helps with an abnormal psychology problem. Perceptual processes of stereotyping are briefly discussed in terms of a case study. The explanation is given in 235 words.

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Statement: "Josh and Jane enter a crowded party hosted by a casual acquaintance. Overwhelmed by all the sights, sounds, and smells, they start to size up the room, noting jocks over by the bar and nerds standing around outside. What are the perceptual processes that trigger this kind of stereotyping?"

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