Higher cognitive abilities linked to greater risk of stereotyping, new study finds

(New York University) People with higher cognitive abilities are more likely to learn and apply social stereotypes, finds a new study. The results, stemming from a series of experiments, show that those with higher cognitive abilities also more easily unlearn stereotypes when presented with new information.

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