Which of the following statements about the effect of stereotype relevance on stereo- type activation is true?
A) People may activate stereotypes of Asians as interested in science when trying to predict their academic major.
B) People may activate stereotypes of large people when trying to predict larger people's food habits.
C) People may activate gender stereotypes when predicting someone's career goals.
D) All of the above are true.

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All of the statements are examples of how stereotype relevance can activate stereotypes. When a stereotype is perceived as relevant, it becomes more likely to be activated and used in judgments and predictions. These examples show how different stereotypes can be activated in different contexts based on their relevance to the situation.

Which of the Following Statements About the Effect of Stereotype