Regarding social stereotypes, which of the following statements is/are TRUE?
A)Social stereotypes are always negative.
B)Social stereotypes tend to be rational.
C)When a person is stereotyped, the easiest thing for her or him to do is to become defensive and verbally slash 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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Social stereotypes are not always negative; they can be either positive or negative. Social stereotypes are not rational and often reflect oversimplified or ill-informed beliefs. When a person is stereotyped, becoming defensive and verbally lashing out is a common response, but it is not necessarily the easiest thing to do. Likeable members of a rejected group are sometimes perceived as an exception to the social stereotype.

Regarding Social Stereotypes, Which of the Following Statements Is/are TRUE