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Which of the following statements about stereotypes is false:1 pointa. stereotypes can be a useful way of categorizing groupsb. stereotyped individuals often behave in ways that confirm the stereotype c. stereotypes can sometimes be positive and accurate d. stereotypes are necessarily based on personal experience with individuals, not on sources such as television and movies

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Which of the following statements about stereotypes is false:1 pointa. stereotypes can be a useful way of categorizing groupsb. stereotyped individuals often behave in ways that confirm the stereotype c. stereotypes can sometimes be positive and accurate d. stereotypes are necessarily based on personal experience with individuals, not on sources such as television and movies

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The false statement about stereotypes is: "d. stereotypes are necessarily based on personal experience with individuals, not on sources such as television and movies". Stereotypes can indeed be formed not only from personal experiences but also from various sources such as television, movies, books, and other forms of media.

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