Social Psychology (10th Edition)
Social Psychology (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134641287
Author: Elliot Aronson, Timothy D. Wilson, Robin M. Akert, Samuel R. Sommers
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Not every stereotype we form is necessarily negative. At times we may presume that someone is honest or exhibits some other type of positive trait because of their group membership. While it may not seem like a bad thing to hold positive beliefs about a group of people, positive stereotypes can disadvantage both parties. For the stereotype holder, it is more maladaptive to mistakenly view others positively.

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