Which of the following statements BEST describes how prejudices and stereotypes affect their targets?
A)People dislike being stereotyped.
B)People like being stereotyped as long as the stereotype is accurate.
C)People like being stereotyped as long as the stereotype is positive.
D)People dislike stereotyping, but like prejudice.

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Prejudices and stereotypes negatively impact their targets by promoting unfair and unfounded assumptions. People generally dislike being stereotyped because it reduces their individuality and complexity to oversimplified and often inaccurate categories.

Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes How Prejudices and Stereotypes