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:

Superimposable

A term used to describe two objects, such as molecules, that can be placed on top of each other in such a way that all parts align perfectly and are indistinguishable.

Chiral

Describes a molecule that has non-superimposable mirror images, often resulting in molecules with different optical activities.

Achiral

Describes molecules that are identical to their mirror image and do not exhibit chirality.

Chiral

Pertaining to a molecule that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image, often leading to optical activity.