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.
ANSWER: d
Psychology
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