Which of the Following Is True of Stereotypes

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of stereotypes?

• A)They do not serve a function for any group.
• B)They are usually correct.
• C)They are applied to just a few members of any group.
• D)They offer a way for human beings to organize and categorize the social world.

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Definitions:

Birth Weights

The weight of a baby immediately after birth, used as an important indicator of neonatal and potential future health.

Boxplot

A uniform method for showing how data is spread out, utilizing a five-number summary that includes the minimum, first quartile, median, third quartile, and maximum.

Local Hospital

A healthcare facility that provides medical and surgical treatment and nursing care for sick or injured people in a specific geographic area.

Median Birth Weight

The middle value of birth weights arranged in order of magnitude, such that half of the babies weigh less and half weigh more.