Which of the Following Statements About Illusory Correlations Is/are True

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about illusory correlations is/are true?

• A) Judgment errors are magnified when the groups being observed are of the same size.
• B) Actions of the majority group are under greater scrutiny than actions of the minority group.
• C) Once in place, stereotypic perceptions based on illusory correlations are difficult to correct.
• D) All of the above are true.

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