Patricia Devine's research indicates that the activation of stereotypes is typically ____________, and thus stereotypes ____________.
A) a rapid process; have only weak effects on people's behavior toward each other
B) an associative process; rarely lead to prejudice or discrimination
C) a controlled process; influence social judgments in everyday life
D) automatically controlled; are difficult for people to ignore

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Patricia Devine's research suggests that the activation of stereotypes is typically automatically controlled, meaning that they occur without conscious effort or awareness. Moreover, stereotypes are difficult to ignore even if one does not endorse them consciously.

Patricia Devine's Research Indicates That the Activation of Stereotypes Is