Stereotypes help people connect with others in the community: a situated functional analysis of the stereotype consistency bias in communication.

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Summary

A situated functional model of this stereotype consistency bias showed that stereotype-consistent information is perceived as more socially connective but less informative than inconsistent information, and when the stereotype is perceived to be highly shared in the community, more stereotype- Considered information is communicated due to its greater social connectivity function.

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Published
2007-12-01
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Humanities, Art, Public space

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