In most fairy tales, the heroine falls prey to an evil scheme and can only be saved by the arrival of her prince. These kinds of stories serve as ________.
A) oppression
B) legitimizing myths
C) attributional biases
D) self-fulfilling prophecies

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Legitimizing myths are stories or beliefs that reinforce societal norms and values. In this case, the fairy tale reinforces the idea that women need to be saved by men and must rely on them for their happiness and well-being.

In Most Fairy Tales, the Heroine Falls Prey to an Evil