Stereotypical beliefs about and attitudes toward others may lead us to interact with them in such a way that we set them up to prove our perceptions true.

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Stereotypes can lead to confirmation bias, where we only pay attention to information that supports our beliefs and ignore information that contradicts them. This can create a self-fulfilling prophecy where our interactions with others reinforce our preconceived notions about them.

Stereotypical Beliefs About and Attitudes Toward Others May Lead Us