Ted has been assigned to work on a linguistics project with a returning student in her 40s.Ted is worried that his partner will not be as sharp and motivated as a younger student.He recognizes that this is a stereotype and works to suppress it.Research indicates that:

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Research shows that inhibiting stereotyped thinking can be difficult and requires self-control. So, even though Ted may be aware of his stereotyped thought, he will need to exert effort to suppress it. Option A and D are incorrect, as there is no evidence to support that Ted can't reduce his stereotyping, and there is no evidence that older students are less motivated than younger students. Option B is also incorrect, as simply deciding that his partner is smart won't necessarily eliminate his stereotyping.

Ted Has Been Assigned to Work on a Linguistics Project