Social Scientists Have Argued That Individuals Use Stereotypes ______

question 39

Multiple Choice

Social scientists have argued that individuals use stereotypes ______.

• A)as a shortcut to save cognitive energy
• B)only when interacting with someone of a different ethnic background, but not when interacting with someone of a different sex
• C)because they lack the ability to engage in critical thinking
• D)because people are poor observers when in their own natural environments

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Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, thus holding partial ownership and potentially influencing company decisions.