👉 The term "metacneme" is a concept in cognitive psychology that refers to the phenomenon of making generalizations about individuals based on the context and information available to them. It involves recognizing patterns, stereotypes, or generalizations that might not be true for all individuals, even if they share similar characteristics. Metacnemes are often used to explain why some people may hold certain beliefs or attitudes towards others, even though those individuals themselves do not possess these traits. For example, a person who
