The creation of unreliable generalizations that distort the reality of persons, groups, and cultures is indicative of

A. the narcotizing dysfunction.
B. posture enabling.
C. the surveillance function.
D. stereotyping.


Answer: D

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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