According to Ruscher and Duval (1998), stereotypes shape our communications because:
a. They are mostly accurate generalizations about other people.
b. They make us feel superior to the stereotyped group.
c. They provide a social common denominator in interaction with others.
d. All of the above.
c. They provide a social common denominator in interaction with others.
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a. small-n; single-case b. single-case; small-n c. single-case; reversal d. ABA; small-n