One Reason Why Logical Arguments Often Fail to Change Stereotypes

question 49

Multiple Choice

One reason why logical arguments often fail to change stereotypes is that they are emotion-based arguments.The other reason is that

• A)attitudes are organized such that schema-consistent information is given more attention.
• B)stereotypes are perpetuated so strongly in the news media.
• C)people who are prejudiced tend to also have lower IQs.
• D)stereotypes are usually ingrained since birth.

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