In talking with a group of 8-year-olds, you discover that they have rigid yet erroneous beliefs about a particular racial group. Which one of the following should you conclude?
A) Their stereotypes will probably become even more rigid as they progress through the elementary grades and then will gradually dissipate in adolescence.
B) Although undesirable, such stereotypes are common for the age-group and reflect a natural tendency to categorize experiences.
C) These children appear to be prone to hostile attributional biases.
D) These stereotypes reflect a poorly developed theory of mind.

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Stereotypes at a young age, such as those held by 8-year-olds, are common and reflect a natural tendency to categorize experiences. Children at this age are learning to navigate social categories and often simplify complex human differences into stereotypes as part of their cognitive development process.

In Talking with a Group of 8-Year-Olds, You Discover That