What Is the Difference Between a Prototype and a Stereotype

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a prototype and a stereotype?

• A)A prototype is the same as a stereotype.
• B)A prototype has a more negative connotations than a stereotype.
• C)A prototype can develop into a prejudice, whereas a stereotype cannot.
• D)A prototype is not fixed and rigid like a stereotype.

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