Which of the following scenarios exemplifies stereotypes?
A) ?Eric, a white, makes a generalization that Asians have strong academic backgrounds.
B) ?Jamal, an African American, marries his white girlfriend.
C) ?Mia, a Puerto Rican, prefers to live among other Puerto Ricans in the United States.
D) ?Nina, an Asian American, adopts the values and beliefs of the U.S. culture.
E) ?Fred, a white, believes that his race is superior to all other races.
A
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What will be an ideal response?