Regarding Social Stereotypes, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 544

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Social stereotypes are always negative.
• B) Social stereotypes tend to be rational and somewhat accurate.
• C) When a person is stereotyped, the easiest thing for her or him to do is to become defensive and verbally lash out at the person expressing the stereotype.
• D) Likable members of a rejected group are perceived as an "exception" to the social stereotype.

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