Yolanda's friend makes a biased statement about a person who is blind. According to research on bias literacy training, if Yolanda wants to effectively address her friend's bias, she should

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The most effective way to address bias is to provide evidence that contradicts the biased statement. By doing so, Yolanda can challenge her friend's belief without being confrontational. This can help her friend to see things from a different perspective and reconsider their bias. Avoiding directly challenging the friend (choice A) may not be effective in changing their perspective, while hiding any surprise (choice C) may not address the issue at hand. Strongly expressing objection (choice D) may lead to a defensive response from the friend, making it less likely that they will reconsider their bias.

Yolanda's Friend Makes a Biased Statement About a Person Who