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MGF5992 - S2 2025 Activity (values, biases, stereotypes)
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For each of the statements, assess if they are true or false 1: Unwanted thoughts such as biases can be reduced by positive emotions but exacerbated (or made worse) by negative emotions. ____ 2: In order to avoid our biases and stereotypes, it is best not to think about them at all and suppress any negative thoughts we have. ____ 3: We are usually conscious of our biases. ____ 4: All stereotypes are negative i.e., we tend to hold only negative beliefs. ____

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Consider each statement in turn and evaluate it against what we know about biases and stereotype processes.
1) Unwanted thoughts such as biases can be reduced by positive emotions but exacerbated (or made worse) by negative emotions. True.
This reflects research on mood-congruent and mood-influenced cognitive processing. Positive emotions can broaden attention and facilitate less rigid thinking, helping to attenuate bias, whereas ne......Login to view full explanationLog in for full answers
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