Trevor's professor gave a lecture on unconscious biases and how they operate. The professor then asked the students to complete a measure of unconscious bias toward people who are older. Trevor's results showed evidence of bias against this social group. Having become aware of his unconscious bias, in the future, Trevor will most likely
A) respond defensively in group discussions about unconscious biases.
B) be less likely to attend class.
C) score higher on exam questions about this topic.
D) be more motivated to control his prejudiced responses to older people.

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Trevor's awareness of his unconscious bias against older people suggests that he is likely to be motivated to control his prejudiced responses to this social group in the future, which is the best option. Responding defensively in group discussions or being less likely to attend class are unlikely consequences of his awareness, and the lecture did not necessarily cover exam questions about this topic specifically.

Trevor's Professor Gave a Lecture on Unconscious Biases and How