Research shows that __________, such as when the news disproportionately includes crime stories with African-American suspects, can activate pre-existing implicit stereotypes in some individuals by increasing the salience and accessibility of information of thoughts and feelings related to that stereotype. Thus, subsequent behaviors may be influenced by the initial stimulus from the news.

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The concept described in the statement is priming, which refers to the activation of pre-existing knowledge or associations in an individual's mind by a particular stimulus, such as the disproportionate news coverage mentioned in the statement. This can influence subsequent behaviors and decisions, even if the individual is unaware of the influence. Selective exposure refers to the tendency of individuals to seek out information that confirms their pre-existing beliefs or attitudes. Selective perception refers to the tendency of individuals to interpret information in a way that confirms their pre-existing beliefs or attitudes. Social judgment refers to the process of evaluating new information and comparing it to pre-existing attitudes and beliefs, which can influence subsequent behavior. While all of these concepts can be relevant in the context of media influence, only priming accurately describes the mechanism described in the statement.

Research Shows That __________, Such as When the News Disproportionately