Stereotypes
A)make the social world manageable by placing people in categories..
B)cause us to see out-group members as very much alike, even when they are as varied as our friends.
C)can be torn down by getting to know individuals from various ethnic and cultural groups.
D)are characterized by all of these.

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Stereotypes serve the purpose of making the social world more manageable by categorizing individuals based on certain characteristics but also have the negative consequence of causing us to see out-group members as similar and alike even if they are quite diverse. However, one way to challenge and break down stereotypes is by getting to know individuals from various ethnic and cultural groups, recognizing their individual differences and unique qualities. Therefore, all of the given options are correct.