John is trying to memorize the following phone number (1-80805-606-423-1981) that a friend told him on the telephone. According to Miller, how well will John do at recalling the phone number?
A. He will be able to recall it perfectly.
B. He will be able to recall approximately nine numbers but no more.
C. He will mix the numbers up, but recall them all.
D. He will remember none of the numbers.
B. He will be able to recall approximately nine numbers but no more.
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A) they fear that behaviours that do not confirm those stereotypes will cause others to modify their stereotypes about them. B) individuals reinforce stereotypes. C) the negative views directed towards them lead them to act in ways that the stereotype predicts. D) not conforming to the stereotype frequently results in ostracism.
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