Which of the following best describes the function of the first sentence?A. To present criticism of Hepburn and Locksley`s conceptualization of why individuals stereotype
B. To provide evidence to support Hepburn and Locksley`s claims about the problems inherent with stereotyping
C. To provide the backdrop for Hepburn and Locksley`s study
D. To provide an overview of a social phenomenon and its contributions to Hepburn and Locksley`s area of inquiry
E. To provide a history of social stereotyping alongside Hepburn and Locksley`s reservations about the practice
The author of the passage is primarily concerned with
A. investigations into stereotyping and an awareness of stereotyping by individuals
B. an examination of the relative truths behind well known stereotypes
C. an attempt to prove that stereotypes are a result of ignorance
D. a refutation of a broader question surrounding stereotypes
E. a detailed list of when individuals are likely to be aware that they are applying stereotypes