The proposition that group stereotypes may be unwisely generalized,but that some basic distinctions between groups exist,is called the
A)fundamental attribution error.
B)kernel of truth hypothesis.
C)attitudinal consistency approach.
D)intergroup differential.

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The proposition that group stereotypes may be unwisely generalized, but that some basic distinctions between groups exist, is called the kernel of truth hypothesis. This suggests that while stereotypes may not be entirely accurate, there may be some small element of truth to them, based on actual differences between groups.

The Proposition That Group Stereotypes May Be Unwisely Generalized,but That