Joan is obsessed with stories about cowboys. In these stories, the bad guy always wears a black hat. Because of this, her schema for bad, dangerous men includes black clothing and, especially, black hats. One day, her car breaks down on the highway and a man dressed entirely in black and wearing a black hat stops and helps her. Which of the following is she most likely to think?

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Another way confirmation bias works is represented here. Instead of challenging her stereotype, Joan assumes this is just one exception to it. Therefore, her stereotype does not change.

Joan Is Obsessed with Stories About Cowboys