Research on masculine generics has shown that
A. the masculine terms are not truly generic.
B. the masculine terms are unbiased shortcuts under most conditions.
C. no simple conclusions can be drawn from the research.
D. the masculine terms conjure male images for many, but awareness dissolves negative effects.
Answer: A
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