Regarding our memories for people, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Encoding failures affect our memories when meeting new people.
B)Our memory for people is affected by our tendency to categorize strangers in very specific terms.
C)During brief social contacts, people often act as if members of other ethnic groups "all look alike."
D)People's inclinations to act as if members of other ethnic groups "all look alike" tends to disappear when they learn more about one another as individuals.

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B is false because our tendency to categorize strangers often involves broad, rather than very specific, terms. This generalization can contribute to stereotypes and biases, rather than detailed or specific categorizations of individuals.

Regarding Our Memories for People, Which of the Following Statements