The Idea That Stereotypes Are, to Some Extent, Accurate Is

question 88

Multiple Choice

The idea that stereotypes are, to some extent, accurate is referred to as the-------------------hypothesis.

• A) diagnostic ratio
• B) stereotype probability
• C) kernel of truth
• D) accuracy-first principle

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