What are stereotypes?

A. exaggerated, distorted, and untrue generalizations about groups that overlook individual variation
B. positive generalizations of a particular group, such as a racial or ethnic group
C. true generalizations about a group of people based on both negative and positive attributes
D. statements regarding the negative attributes of a racial or ethnic group


Answer: A

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