Fran consciously believes that all races are equal and that discrimination is bad. However, when Fran is talking to racial minorities, she is less likely to make eye contact, and she makes more grammatical errors. Which of the following statements best describes Fran's experience?

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Fran's behavior suggests an unconscious bias, which is indicative of implicit attitudes. She may not be aware of these biases, but they may still influence her behavior. This points towards implicit attitudes rather than explicit ones, as she consciously believes in equality and non-discrimination. Option A is not the best choice because there is no indication that Fran has negative conscious beliefs or attitudes towards racial minorities. Option B is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that Fran is being dishonest or that her attitudes need to be tested through the bogus pipeline technique. Option D is also not the best choice because there is no evidence to suggest that Fran has strong explicit racial stereotypes.

Fran Consciously Believes That All Races Are Equal and That