Which of the following best describes the function of the first sentence? A. To present a 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