Devine's work on the activation of stereotypes demonstrated that______processing of information about people is beyond conscious awareness whereas_______processing of information about people is deliberate and conscious.

Correct answer: A. Automatic; controlled

  • A. Automatic; controlled
  • B. Controlled; automatic
  • C. Schematic; revised
  • D. Subtype; evaluativeTry Nootropic Supplements

Explanation

Automatic processing can activate stereotypes rapidly and outside conscious awareness, whereas controlled processing is deliberate and requires conscious attention. Devine’s work distinguished these two stages of stereotype activation.

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