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A stereotype is ______.

A
intentional
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an over-simplified opinion
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C
an unjustified opinion
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D
always positive
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Solution

The correct options are
A intentional
B an over-simplified opinion
C an unjustified opinion
A stereotype is an over-simplified and unjustified opinion about others. It is problematic because it ignores diversity among individuals. Stereotypes are intentional because images are created and fixed on people. It forcibly associates a pattern or type onto a large number of people.

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