Selective perception ___________ stereotypes as the perceiver focuses on information and behaviors that confirm rather than negate the assigned stereotype.

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Selective perception reinforces stereotypes because individuals tend to focus on information and behaviors that confirm their pre-existing beliefs and ignore information that contradicts those beliefs. This reinforces the stereotypes and makes it difficult for the perceiver to see individuals as complex, unique individuals rather than simply as representatives of a certain group.

Selective Perception ___________ Stereotypes as the Perceiver Focuses on Information