Comprehension goals affect stereotype activation. Which of the following is not a comprehension goal?
A) The desire to form a clear impression of others.
B) The desire to understand why things happen.
C) The desire to adhere to social norms.
D) The desire to understand why people behave the way they do.

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Both A, B, and D are comprehension goals as they involve understanding or forming an impression of others. Option C, the desire to adhere to social norms, is more of a motivational goal than a comprehension goal as it involves conforming to social expectations rather than seeking to understand or interpret information.

Comprehension Goals Affect Stereotype Activation