Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Stereotype

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a stereotype?

A) Stereotyping provides a way of justifying our own biases.
B) Stereotyping leads people to make attributions that are consistent with their prejudiced beliefs.
C) Stereotypes are relatively flexible and change if individuals are provided with new information that is inconsistent with their beliefs.
D) Stereotypes tend to generate self-fulfilling prophecies.