Bob believes strongly that the "typical" African American is good at sports and bad at business.Research suggests that if Bob encounters an African American who is bad at sports but an excellent businessman, he is likely to

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When Bob encounters an African American who does not fit his stereotype, he may invent a subtype of African Americans to maintain his original belief system. This is known as subtyping, where individuals create subcategories for individuals who do not fit their stereotype, rather than challenging or changing their overall beliefs about the group. Therefore, the best choice is C, where Bob may create a subtype of African Americans who are good at business, allowing him to maintain his belief in the stereotype, while also accounting for the individual who does not fit the stereotype.

Bob Believes Strongly That the "Typical" African American Is Good