One Reason Why Logical Arguments Often Fail to Change Stereotypes

question 180

Multiple Choice

One reason why logical arguments often fail to change stereotypes is that stereotypes are emotion based. The other reason is that ___________.

• A) attitudes are organized such that schema-consistent information is given more attention
• B) stereotypes are perpetuated so strongly in the news media
• C) people who are prejudiced tend to also have lower IQs
• D) stereotypes are usually ingrained since birth

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