Regarding Social Stereotypes, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 316

Multiple Choice

Regarding social stereotypes, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Stereotypes held by the prejudiced tend to be unusually irrational.
• B)When a prejudiced person meets a likeable member of the rejected group, this member is seen as "an exception to the rule," not as evidence against the stereotype.
• C)When a person is stereotyped, the easiest thing for the person to do is to verbally and\or physically confront the person making the accusation.
• D)Stereotypes may include a mixture of positive or negative qualities.

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