Jolie read a story about a Muslim immigrant to the United Kingdom. The story had information that was consistent and information that was inconsistent with her ste- reotypical beliefs about Muslims. Jolie told the story to Cameron, who then shared it with Taylor. Results of research suggest that if Taylor later shares the story with Matt, she will most likely include details of the story that

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Research on memory and stereotypes suggests that people are more likely to remember and share information that is consistent with their existing stereotypes. This is because stereotypical information fits into their pre-existing cognitive schemas more easily, making it more memorable and likely to be communicated to others.

Jolie Read a Story About a Muslim Immigrant to the United