An image people have of the most representative members of a category is called __________, whereas an image of the most representative member of a category that is inaccurate, exaggerated, and derogatory is called __________.
A) a prototype; a stereotype
B) a stereotype; a prototype
C) prejudice; discrimination
D) discrimination; prejudice

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A prototype is a cognitive representation of the most typical example of a category, while a stereotype is an oversimplified and generalized belief about a particular group that is often inaccurate and derogatory.

An Image People Have of the Most Representative Members of a Category