Researchers Presented Participants with Just One or Two Examples of Information

question 66

Multiple Choice

Researchers presented participants with just one or two examples of information that strongly challenged their pre-existing stereotypes. These researchers found that, when presented with just one or two examples that challenge a strongly held stereotype, people __________.

• A) created new subtypes
• B) dismissed the new information and strengthened their stereotypic beliefs
• C) abandoned their stereotypes
• D) revised their stereotypes, as the bookkeeping model would predict

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Definitions:

Justification

A reason or argument that explains why a particular action, belief, or statement is reasonable or necessary.

Premise

A prior assertion or claim from which another conclusion is drawn or follows logically.

Simp

Slang for someone who demonstrates excessive sympathy or attention towards another person, often without reciprocation.

Taut

An assertion that holds truth as a result of its inherent logic or by necessity.