Which of the following statements accurately differentiates between prejudices and stereotypes?
A) Prejudices refer to the unfair treatment of people based on discrimination, whereas stereotypes are preconceived judgments about a group of people.
B) Prejudices are not prohibited by law, whereas stereotypes are prohibited by law.
C) Prejudices are preconceived judgments about a group of people, whereas stereotypes are generalized, fixed images of other people.
D) Prejudices cannot be countered or eliminated, whereas stereotypes can be countered or eliminated once recognized.

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Prejudices are preconceived judgments or opinions about a group, often without proper knowledge, while stereotypes are oversimplified and fixed ideas about a group.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Differentiates Between Prejudices and Stereotypes