Recognizing and consciously trying to overcome stereotypes actually might make unconscious stereotyping stronger,a phenomenon MOST related to:
A)illusory conjunctions.
B)repression.
C)displacement.
D)thought suppression.

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This phenomenon is known as the rebound effect of thought suppression, where consciously trying to suppress thoughts about something actually leads to an increased frequency of those thoughts in one's mind. Similarly, consciously trying to overcome stereotypes may lead to an increased activation of those stereotypes in one's unconscious mind. This is consistent with the concept of thought suppression.

Recognizing and Consciously Trying to Overcome Stereotypes Actually Might Make