Which of the following statements best reflects the recent research on neuroscience and resistance to change?
A)Implicit attitudes may be integral in the formation of both expressed and explicit attitudes
B)Permanent change in individual attitudes requires long term exposure to stimuli that are contradictory to existing implicit attitudes
C)Implicit attitudes only change if there is a permanent change to the pattern of neuronal connections
D)All the above

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Recent neuroscience research supports the idea that implicit attitudes, which are attitudes that we may not be consciously aware of, play a significant role in shaping our explicit attitudes and behaviors. For these implicit attitudes to change, there often needs to be sustained exposure to new stimuli that challenge existing biases or beliefs. This process can lead to changes in the neuronal connections in the brain, reflecting a more permanent shift in attitudes. Thus, all the statements reflect current understandings of how attitudes can change based on neuroscience research.

Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Recent Research