A traditional stereotype of African Americans is that they are inherently lazy. This stereotype has also been applied to Hispanics, Polish, and Irish groups. This is an example of
A) cultural relativism.
B) stereotype interchangeability.
C) ethnic inferiority.
D) retrospective determinism.

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Stereotype interchangeability refers to the phenomenon where negative stereotypes associated with one group can be applied to other groups as well. In this case, the lazy stereotype has been applied to multiple ethnic groups. It is important to note that this stereotype is false and harmful, and it is not a reflection of any inherent characteristic of these groups.

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