Which of the Following Is Not a Step in the Stereotype

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a step in the stereotype activation process?

• A) A person sees someone and notices characteristics that cue which social category the individual belongs to.
• B) The observer categorizes the person based on those characteristics.
• C) The observer decides whether they are or are not motivated to stereotype the other person.
• D) The stereotype associated with the category is activated.

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Definitions:

Emotional Evolution

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Evolutionary Theories

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