Which of the following statements is true regarding "microaggressions"?
A) It is an overarching categorical term for prejudicial behaviors that are demeaning, humiliating, unethical, disrespectful, and unjust and that target socially marginalized and socially stigmatized groups.
B) The term "microaggression" was coined in the 1970s by Chester Pierce, a psychiatrist that initially referred to racial microaggressions, particularly in referring to the African American race.
C) "Microaggression" is not a substitute term for specific behaviors such as racism, sexism, ableism, classism, etc.
D) All of the above

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A) This statement defines what microaggressions are.
B) This statement explains the origin and initial use of the term "microaggression".
C) This statement clarifies that microaggressions are not a substitute for other forms of prejudice, but rather encompass those actions. Therefore, all of the above statements are true.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding "Microaggressions