Which is true of social stereotypes?

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AUniversity students show more evidence of ethic stereotyping now than they did in the post

BThey tend to be rational

CThey are always negative

DLikeable members of rejected group are perceived as an “exception”

Correct answer

D. Likeable members of rejected group are perceived as an “exception”

Explanation

The correct answer is Likeable members of rejected group are perceived as an “exception”.

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