We begin social interactions with preconceived ideas about others because we:

A. are racist.
B. are seeking to avoid categorizing them for our personal convenience.
C. are saving energy by not starting from scratch in our impressions of others.
D. tend to prioritize within-group differences over between-group differences.


Answer: C

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