Suppose that Tim is relatively prejudiced against college athletes (he believes that they are overly aggressive and nonintellectual), while Alex does not appear to be prejudiced against college athletes. Research suggests that Tim and Alex differ in that ____.
A)Alex has less factual knowledge about college athletes than Tim does
B)Alex knows fewer college athletes than Tim does
C)Alex does not call to mind stereotypes about college athletes when he meets them, whereas Tim does
D)both call to mind stereotypes about college athletes when they meet them, but Alex overrides such stereotypes with other conscious beliefs, whereas Tim does not

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D) both call to mind stereotypes about college athletes when they meet them, but Alex overrides such stereotypes with other conscious beliefs, whereas Tim does not. This option reflects the understanding that both individuals may initially react to stereotypes but differ in their ability to consciously counteract these stereotypes with other beliefs or knowledge.

Suppose That Tim Is Relatively Prejudiced Against College Athletes (He