Two Initial Steps to Help Combat Our Tendency to Stereotype

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Multiple Choice

Two initial steps to help combat our tendency to stereotype are to:

• A) seek out information that is particular to an individual
• B) self-analyze and know general attitude toward other social groups' value
• C) replace stereotypes with positive thoughts
• D) A and C
• E) A and B

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Definitions:

Automatic Encode

The unconscious processing of incidental information into memory, without the need for active effort or awareness.

Day's Events

Activities, occurrences, or experiences that happen throughout the course of a single day.

Effortful Processing

A type of active and conscious information processing requiring attention and effort to encode or remember information.

Automatic Processing

Involves unconscious encoding of incidental information and well-practiced activities, requiring minimal cognitive effort.