Suppose John has completed a study where he engaged in "stereotype negation training." Given this scenario,John will likely ________.

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Stereotype negation training is designed to reduce the activation of stereotypic associations that people may have automatically activated in response to members of different social groups (e.g., race, gender). The training involves presenting stimuli that contradict the stereotype and asking participants to quickly identify the picture and its opposing stereotype. The goal is to reduce the automatic activation of stereotypes. Therefore, it is likely that John will be much less inclined to associate the racial stereotype with the member of the matching race. Option A is unlikely because the procedure of stereotype negation training is typically explained to participants, so John would not be confused. Option B is unlikely because the purpose of stereotype negation training is to reduce stereotypic associations, not to make participants feel guilty. Option C is unlikely because the training is designed to reduce association with the stereotype. Option E is also unlikely because research suggests that stereotype negation training can lead to long-lasting reductions in stereotypes and prejudice.

Suppose John Has Completed a Study Where He Engaged in "Stereotype