For as long as she can remember, Farrah has avoided talking to any Yumtucks because she thinks that all Yumtucks are self-centered and irresponsible. However, when Farrah's 4-year-old wandered out of the yard and strayed a couple of blocks, it was a Yumtuck who found the child and brought him safely back home. Based on this direct experience with a Yumtuck, Farrah is likely to:

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Although Farrah had a direct experience that challenged her stereotype of Yumtucks, it may not be enough to completely abandon her previous beliefs. It is more likely that she will view this particular Yumtuck as an exception to the stereotype rather than changing her entire perception of Yumtucks. This is known as subtyping, where one creates a subcategory for a person that does not fit into their stereotype. This allows them to maintain their stereotype while still acknowledging exceptions to the rule.

For as Long as She Can Remember, Farrah Has Avoided