Which of the following statements BEST describes how stereotypes affect our interaction with others when we first meet?
A)Stereotypes are usually based on objective facts and hold true.
B)Stereotypes are rarely important in social interaction.
C)Stereotypes provide accurate information about what the person is like.
D)Stereotypes are the assumptions we make that can become self-fulfilling prophecies.

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Stereotypes can become self-fulfilling prophecies because our assumptions about a person based on their group membership can influence our behavior towards them, and in turn, influence their behavior towards us. This can create a cycle of behavior that reinforces the stereotype.

Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes How Stereotypes Affect