Which of the following best describes people's usage of social categories?
A) People tend to rely predominantly on intermediate levels of categories that contain both general qualities and specific information
B) Social categories are organized hierarchically, with general, broad categories being more inclusive and therefore higher in the hierarchy)
C) Conscious activation of a particular category can depend on an individual's goals or motives
D) None of the above

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Research has shown that the conscious activation of a particular social category can be influenced by an individual's goals or motives. This suggests that people's usage of social categories is not always based on hierarchical organization or reliance on intermediate levels of categories.

Which of the Following Best Describes People's Usage of Social