The article discusses the cognitive tendency of stereotyping in humans, emphasizing its role as a mental shortcut that simplifies interpersonal interactions. It highlights how stereotyping can lead to inaccurate perceptions because individuals are multidimensional. A study by Cox, Xie, and Devine in 2022 demonstrates the persistence of stereotypes, revealing that feedback confirming stereotypes increases their use, whereas disconfirming feedback does not impact stereotype reliance. This indicates that stereotypes may be deeply entrenched, making them resistant to change despite evidence that contradicts them.
"Relying on stereotypes is fast, but it comes with a number of problems. First, stereotypes are very often inaccurate, both because all of us are more than the group we belong to and because all of us belong to more than just one group."
"The researchers found that the rate of stereotyping in the confirming condition increased over time, as did the rate in the no-feedback condition. However, the rate of stereotyping in the disconfirming condition didn't change at all."
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