Guido is unaware of all the negative stereotypes he sees of African Americans on television. Because of this exposure, he is more likely to feel anxiety or fear toward someone who is African American if he is in a setting in which he is unfamiliar or already uncomfortable. This learned prejudice is a form of
A. mere-exposure effect.
B. ultimate attribution error.
C. biopreparedness.
D. cognitive dissonance.
Answer: C
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