All of the following are true about how stereotypes affect judgment EXCEPT which statement?

A) Categorization increases the perceived homogeneity of outgroup members.
B) Stereotypes can be activated automatically.
C) Stereotypes influence behavioral interpretation.
D) Disconfirming evidence causes people to abandon stereotypes.

Perceived Homogeneity

The tendency to see members of an out-group as more similar to each other than they really are or than members of the in-group.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalized beliefs or expectations about the characteristics and behaviors of members of a group, often leading to prejudgment.

Behavioral Interpretation

The process of understanding actions and reactions through psychological principles.