Which of the Following Is True Regarding Stereotypes of Minorities

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding stereotypes of minorities on television?

• A) Ethnic minorities tend to be represented on television in similar percentages to their actual population.
• B) Ethnic minorities tend to be underrepresented on television compared to their actual population.
• C) Ethnic minorities tend to be overrepresented on television compared to their actual population
• D) Ethnic minorities are more likely to be presented as behaving morally on television compared to White characters.

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