Status beliefs refer to societal beliefs about the relative abilities of different groups based on their race, gender, social class, etc. They also have a hierarchical component that is often reflected in cultural stereotypes. Therefore, both options C and D are correct, making answer choice E the most appropriate.

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Status Beliefs Are

Question 97

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Status beliefs are:

A) beliefs that vary across social categories" such as gender" race/ethnicity" and social class
B) constructed through face-to-face interaction in task groups
C) the hierarchical component of cultural stereotypes
D) societal beliefs about the relative abilities of different groups
E) both c and d

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