All of the following statements about stereotyping in the mass media are true EXCEPT
A) benign stereotypes are not objectionable and pose few, if any, problems.
B) the FCC has banned any broadcast of demeaning stereotypes over the public airwaves.
C) newspapers typically use lots of stereotypes in their headlines.
D) stereotypes are a kind of shorthand that can communicate a lot quickly and easily.
Answer: D
Communication & Mass Media