A person is trying to hold a seven-digit number in working memory. What effect does that task have on stereotype activation?
A) It increases the likelihood that stereotypes will be activated.
B) It increases the influence of priming on stereotype activation.
C) It disrupts stereotype activation.
D) It increases or disrupts stereotype activation depending on the perceiver's level of prejudice.

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Holding a seven-digit number in working memory requires cognitive resources, leading to cognitive load. This cognitive load may hinder the activation of stereotypes, as it makes it difficult for the perceiver to engage in stereotype processing. Therefore, the task of holding a seven-digit number in working memory tends to disrupt stereotype activation.

A Person Is Trying to Hold a Seven-Digit Number in Working