Applying priming theory to the scenario below about Kelly, which statement works best?
Kelly just watched a movie about high school in which the guys on the football team were portrayed as unintelligent and immature. Then, Kelly gets a friend request from Alex, a football player at the same high school. Kelly decides not to accept the friend request, thinking Alex is probably unintelligent and immature.
A) The friend request activated the stereotype
B) The movie counteracted a stereotype
C) The movie activated a stereotype
D) All of the above

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The movie Kelly watched portrayed football players in a negative light, activating a stereotype about them being unintelligent and immature. This influenced Kelly's perception of Alex upon receiving his friend request, leading her to assume he fits that stereotype.

Applying Priming Theory to the Scenario Below About Kelly, Which