Suppose a person who holds a stereotype is presented with information that includes an argument that contradicts the stereotype. If that person is like most others, the information will likely
a. be accepted as sufficient to modify the stereotype.
b. be discounted by the person.
c. cause the person to hold a stereotypical belief that is significantly weaker than the one that was previously held.
d. be highly valued by the individual because it has pointed out inconsistencies.
Answer: b. be discounted by the person.
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a. negative. b. positive. c. mixed. d. uneventful.
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