Jan stereotypes people from a particular region as lazy.While she fails to notice that three of the best students in her class are from that region she is quick to make the association for the students from the region that are doing poorly.This is an example of how stereotypes are ________.
A)self-perpetuating
B)formed
C)weakened
D)self-fashioned

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Self-perpetuating means that stereotypes continue to persist and be reinforced even in the face of contradictory evidence. In this case, Jan is quick to make assumptions about the students from a particular region and even when presented with evidence to the contrary, she still holds onto the stereotype. This perpetuates the stereotype and reinforces it in her own mind and potentially in the minds of others.

Jan Stereotypes People from a Particular Region as Lazy