Shelby,who holds a stereotype about women is presented with information that includes an argument that contradicts the stereotype.If Shelby is like most others,how will this information impact him?

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Most people have a tendency to discount information that contradicts their existing stereotypes. This is known as confirmation bias. Therefore, it is likely that Shelby will also discount the information. However, it is possible that if the argument is strong enough or if Shelby is open-minded, it could potentially modify the stereotype in the future.

Shelby,who Holds a Stereotype About Women Is Presented with Information