Which of the Following Explains Why Powerful People Are Likely

question 108

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why powerful people are likely to use stereotypes?

• A) Holding negative stereotypes about subordinates allows power holders to justify their higher position.
• B) Powerful people are uncomfortable with their social standing and so stereotype others to avoid thinking about it.
• C) Powerful people have a greater need to individuate than do lower power people.
• D) All of the above explain why powerful people stereotype more than the less powerful.

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