During the process of-------------------, a dormant stereotype becomes ready to use and capable of influencing a person's thoughts about and behavior toward a social group.
A) motivated processing
B) stereotype application
C) stereotype activation
D) cognitive overload

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The process described in the question is stereotype activation, which refers to the awakening of a previously dormant stereotype in response to a social context or a reminder of a particular group. Motivated processing and cognitive overload are not directly related to the activation of stereotypes, while the term "stereotype application" is not commonly used in the literature on social psychology.

During the Process Of-------------------, a Dormant Stereotype Becomes Ready to Use