Regarding social stereotypes, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)Stereotypes held by the prejudiced tend to be unusually irrational.
B)When a prejudiced person meets a likeable member of the rejected group, this member is seen as "an exception to the rule," not as evidence against the stereotype.
C)When a person is stereotyped, the easiest thing for the person to do is to verbally and\or physically confront the person making the accusation.
D)Stereotypes may include a mixture of positive or negative qualities.

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Stereotypes are simplified and generalized beliefs about a group, and confronting them is not always the easiest or most effective response for the person being stereotyped. Often, societal pressures, fear of escalation, or the desire to avoid confirming negative stereotypes through confrontation make it difficult for individuals to directly challenge stereotypes.

Regarding Social Stereotypes, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE