Across cultures, the kind of stereotype found most consistently in advertising is that

a. people of color are portrayed as relying on physical attributes to succeed, while whites are portrayed as relying on their intellectual abilities for success.
b. men are portrayed as lacking the ability to communicate emotions.
c. women are portrayed as passive and dependent.
d. older people are portrayed as physically weak and needy.


Answer: C

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