Recent Research Suggests That in Sorting People into Categories, We

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Multiple Choice

Recent research suggests that in sorting people into categories, we are ________ likely to apply stereotyped schemata in a chance encounter than in a structured, task-oriented situation, and ________ likely to pay attention to individual signals than to stereotypes when we are pursuing a goal.

• A) more; less
• B) less; more
• C) more; more
• D) less; less

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Definitions:

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, company, or region to produce a good or service at a lower cost per unit than competitors using the same amount of resources.

Comparative Advantage

An economic theory that suggests a country should produce and export goods in which it has a lower opportunity cost than other countries.

Temporary Advantage

An advantage or benefit that an organization holds for a short period of time, often due to a unique product, service, or situation.