Which Group Is Most Affected by Automatic Stereotype Activation

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which group is most affected by automatic stereotype activation?

• A) Stereotype activation influences subsequent judgments for both high- and low-prejudice individuals.
• B) Stereotype activation influences subsequent judgments more for high- than low-prejudice individuals.
• C) Stereotype activation influences subsequent judgements more for low- than high-prejudice individuals.
• D) Stereotype activation influences subsequent judgments when people are aware that the stereotype has been activated.

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