Suppose you're a bartender and you have a stereotype about people with full-arm tattoos: you think they are more likely to get into fights at your bar than people without tattoos. Your perception illustrates which aspect(s) of stereotypes?
a. You are noticing people who confirm your stereotype and overlooking those who don't.
b. You are paying attention to nonaggressive people with tattoos.
c. You are paying attention to aggressive people without tattoos.
d. Your stereotype is accurate.
Answer: A
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