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A Diversity Awareness Consultant Submits a Proposal to a Company

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A diversity awareness consultant submits a proposal to a company that wants to reduce stereotyping and prejudice. In the proposal, the consultant claims that his training program teaches employees to avoid the stereotyping process altogether when perceiving the world around them. "Our training will prevent the activation of stereotypes and other forms of categorical thinking," claims the consultant's proposal. Discuss the accuracy of this consultant's claim and explain what training programs can do regarding stereotyping.


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Professional Competence

The level of proficiency and skill necessary to perform the duties of a specific profession effectively.

Psychotherapists

Professionals trained to treat psychological disorders and mental distress through verbal and psychological techniques.

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two variables even when no such relationship exists.

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to seek out, understand, prefer, and remember information in a manner that validates one's existing beliefs or theories.

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