According to research by Fiske, Cuddy, and Glick (2007), stereotypes can be classified along two dimensions (warmth and competence) of person perception. Based on their idea, which of the following pairings of perceptions is correct?

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The research by Fiske, Cuddy, and Glick (2007) suggests that stereotypes are classified along two dimensions of person perception: warmth and competence. The elderly are often stereotyped as warm, but not competent, according to this framework. Option A is incorrect because the stereotype of homeless individuals is typically negative and portrays them as both incompetent and untrustworthy. Option C is incorrect because wealthy people are often stereotyped as competent but cold or unfeeling. Option D is incorrect because members of the middle class are not typically stereotyped as lacking in warmth or competence.

According to Research by Fiske, Cuddy, and Glick (2007), Stereotypes