"Overestimators" versus "Underestimators," blue eyes versus brown eyes, and tall versus short all represent meaningless criteria by which to

a. create in-groups and out-groups.
b. minimize the effects of group membership.
c. perpetuate stereotypes.
d. reduce prejudice.


Answer: A

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