According to the textbook, stereotyping can sometimes be ____________ because it can ____________ our social environment.
A) justified; increase our attention to the details of
B) useful; decrease the time and effort needed to deal with
C) destructive; lead us to introspect too much about
D) harmful; decrease the predictability of

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Stereotyping can be useful because it allows individuals to quickly process information and make decisions without expending too much cognitive effort, thus decreasing the time and effort needed to navigate social environments.

According to the Textbook, Stereotyping Can Sometimes Be ____________ Because