In Situations Where a Stereotype Has Been Activated, Which of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

In situations where a stereotype has been activated, which of the following statements is true about stereotype application?

• A) Perceivers can more successfully control their non-verbal reactions than their verbal reactions.
• B) Motivated perceivers can always inhibit stereotype application.
• C) Perceivers are almost always aware that they are applying their stereotypes in a situation.
• D) Stereotype application is inhibited only if the perceiver is motivated to do so.

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