Although Stereotypes May Not Always Be Accurate, They Are Useful

Although stereotypes may not always be accurate, they are useful to us because:

A) they give us a basis on which to avoid prejudice against others
B) all of us must develop some schemata and stereotypes are necessary for this purpose
C) more stereotypes are true than they are false
D) stereotypes are useful for the resolution of dissonance
E) they aid our capacity to make sense of the social world