Which of the following statements about stereotyping is FALSE?
A)People can improve the perceptual process by preventing the activation of stereotypes.
B)Stereotyping causes us to ignore or misinterpret behaviours that are inconsistent with the stereotype we assign to a person.
C)Stereotypes do not accurately describe everyone assigned to that stereotype.
D)Stereotypes generally have some inaccuracies.
E)Stereotyping can potentially become the foundation for prejudice.

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The statement that people can improve the perceptual process by preventing the activation of stereotypes is actually true, not false. Research has shown that people can reduce the influence of stereotypes on their perceptions and judgments by being motivated to do so and by having the cognitive resources to engage in more effortful and deliberative thinking.

Which of the Following Statements About Stereotyping Is FALSE