Cognitive busyness-------------------stereotype activation and-------------------stereo- type application.
A) inhibits; inhibits
B) facilitates; facilitates
C) facilitates; inhibits
D) inhibits; facilitates

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Cognitive busyness (e.g. being engaged in a demanding cognitive task) can inhibit stereotype activation, but facilitate stereotype application. This means that when people are cognitively busy, they may be less likely to automatically activate stereotypes about other people, but may be more likely to rely on stereotypes when making judgments or decisions because stereotypes provide mental shortcuts and conserves cognitive resources. Therefore, the best choice is D, which states that cognitive busyness inhibits stereotype activation but facilitates stereotype application.

Cognitive Busyness-------------------Stereotype Activation And-------------------Stereo- Type Application