Regarding social stereotypes, which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Social stereotypes are always negative.
B) Social stereotypes tend to be rational and somewhat accurate.
C) When a person is stereotyped, the easiest thing for her or him to do is to become defensive and verbally lash out at the person expressing the stereotype.
D) Likable members of a rejected group are perceived as an "exception" to the social stereotype.

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When likable members of a rejected group are encountered, people may perceive them as an exception to the social stereotype. This can lead to the stereotype being reinforced, as people believe that the individual is exceptional and does not represent the group as a whole. Social stereotypes are not always negative, they can be positive as well, but they are not always accurate or rational. Becoming defensive and lashing out in response to a stereotype is one possible reaction, but there are other coping mechanisms as well.

Regarding Social Stereotypes, Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE