Prejudices are often based on __________, generalizations about a group that are oversimplified and exaggerated, and fail to acknowledge individual differences in the group

A) Racism
B) Stereotypes
C) Discrimination
D) Institutional discrimination


Answer: B

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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