Gordon Allport wrote that "defeated intellectually, prejudice lingers emotionally." What did he mean by that statement?
A) Deep-seated negative feelings may persist, even when a person knows consciously that a prejudice is wrong.
B) Emotions and thoughts contribute equally to prejudice.
C) Without stereotypes, emotions wouldn't exist.
D) Negative feelings are only held by the intellectually superior people within a culture.

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Allport meant that even if a person is logically convinced that a prejudice is incorrect, they may still hold onto negative emotions associated with that prejudice. These emotions can be deeply ingrained and difficult to overcome, even with conscious effort.

Gordon Allport Wrote That "Defeated Intellectually, Prejudice Lingers Emotionally