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