... generalization of a particular group and Allport (1954, as cited in Mackie, et al.) emphasized the role of categorization in stereotyping. Stereotypes are not always produced as a result of defective thinking or even always negative as they are simply expectations we have as a result of our own experiences or other means of socialization (Moscowitz 2005) Without the option to easily infer information otherwise unavailable so quickly, it would be impossible for anyone to be able to interpret the sheer diversity of people and objects surrounding us. Unfortunately, this causes us to go past the realms of objectivity, possibly making inaccurate judgements based on a very minor superficial factor. The stereotyping process is greatly affected by the person's inward motivation (Hilton and Von Hippel, 1996) as they will strive to alleviate social awkwardness caused by uncertainty about people whom the subject has never met, thus relying on stereotypes to ...

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