In social cognition, category-based schemas that are related to groups of people are called _____.

Stereotype

The correct answer is Option (2) → Stereotype

Schemas that function in the form of categories are called prototypes, which are the entire set of features or qualities that help us to define an object completely. In social cognition, category-based schemas that are related to groups of people are called stereotypes. These are category-based schemas that are overgeneralised, are not directly verified, and do not allow for exceptions.