Exposing People to Stereotype-Consistent Information Before Meeting with an Individual

question 131

Multiple Choice

Exposing people to stereotype-consistent information before meeting with an individual from the stereotyped group is often sufficient to produce stereotypic interpretations of that person's actions and thoughts. This is an example of

• A)encoding failure.
• B)misinformation.
• C)priming.
• D)transference.

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Definitions:

Merchant

An individual or business that deals in goods, or conducts activities covered by commercial laws.

Restatement

A summary or new statement of previously stated facts or statements.

Supplemental Evidence

Additional evidence that was not originally presented but is introduced to support or counter existing evidence.

Written Contract

A formal agreement between parties, outlined in writing, specifying each party's rights and obligations.