Regarding social stereotypes,which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Social stereotypes are always negative.
B) Social stereotypes tend to be rational and somewhat accurate.
C) When a person is stereotyped, the easiest thing for her or him to do is to become defensive and verbally slash out at the person expressing the stereotype.
D) Likable members of a rejected group are perceived as an "exception" to the social stereotype.

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Likable members of a rejected group are often perceived as an exception to the social stereotype because they do not fit the negative characteristics that are typically associated with the stereotype. However, this can sometimes lead to the attribution of a "special" or exceptional status to the likable individual, which can still perpetuate the stereotype for others in the group. A, B, and C are false statements. Social stereotypes can be both positive and negative, are often irrational and inaccurate, and defensive responses to stereotypes are not the only option.

Regarding Social Stereotypes,which of the Following Statements Is TRUE