Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Stereotype

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a stereotype?

• A) Stereotyping provides a way of justifying our own biases.
• B) Stereotyping leads people to make attributions that are consistent with their prejudiced beliefs.
• C) Stereotypes are relatively flexible and change if individuals are provided with new information that is inconsistent with their beliefs.
• D) Stereotypes tend to generate self-fulfilling prophecies.

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