The results of Bargh and colleagues and Hummert and colleagues reveal that
A) causal attributions of older adults are more likely to be dispositional in nature.
B) negative stereotypes are activated when we are unaware of them.
C) patronizing speech is common among nursing home workers.
D) personal control is related to memory performance.

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Both studies show that negative stereotypes can be activated unconsciously or without our awareness. Bargh and colleagues found that priming participants with stereotypes about aging led to slower walking times, while Hummert and colleagues found that nursing home workers used more patronizing language when speaking to older adults without being aware of it. Options A and D are not directly related to the studies discussed, and while option C is mentioned in the Hummert study, it is not the main finding.

The Results of Bargh and Colleagues and Hummert and Colleagues