Which is true of social stereotypes?
Correct answer: C. Likeable members of rejected group are perceived as an "exception"
- A. They are always negative
- B. They tend to be rational
- C. Likeable members of rejected group are perceived as an "exception"
- D. University students show more evidence of ethic stereotyping now than they did in the post
Explanation
Stereotypes are not always negative, and they are often oversimplified rather than rational. A positively viewed member of a disliked group may be treated as an exception to the group stereotype.
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