What Does Research Show About the Accuracy of Stereotypes

question 24

Multiple Choice

What does research show about the accuracy of stereotypes?

• A) Findings are mixed because some stereotypes seem to be based on completely inaccurate information whereas others seem to have a kernel of truth.
• B) Findings clearly indicate that stereotypes are distortions and not accurate in the least.
• C) Findings clearly indicate that stereotypes are exaggerations,but almost always based on a kernel of truth.
• D) Findings clearly indicate that that entity stereotypes are more accurate than incremental stereotypes.

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