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QuizMultiple Choice

Bias and Prejudice

Question 13 • RYLE25 - PSYCHOLOGY - FULL CREDIT

Which of the following statements concerning stereotypes is not correct?

Answer
A
Subjective perceptions and memory biases often serve to confirm individual prejudices.
B
Stereotypes are often easy to change when there is evidence that contradicts a belief.
C
Prejudice may lead individuals to ignore any alternative behavior that contradicts a personal stereotype.
D
Stereotypes often operate automatically, even in individuals who do not display behavior that reflects the stereotype.

Explanation

Stereotypes are often resistant to change, even when people encounter evidence that contradicts them. Subjective perceptions and memory biases can reinforce existing prejudices, and people may discount behavior that conflicts with a stereotype. Stereotypes can also operate automatically without leading to outward behavior, so the claim that they are easy to change is not correct.

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