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A researcher shows Olivia a list of words; some are stereotypical of older adults and others are counter-stereotypical. She is asked to shout "no" when she sees a ste- reotypic trait and "yes" when she sees a counter-stereotypic trait. This procedure is repeated several times. Based on the results of the research, Olivia will


A) learn new stereotypes of older people and apply them in the future.
B) find it easier to identify stereotypic traits after she has completed several practice trials.
C) create two subtypes of adults, one with stereotypic traits and one with counter- stereotypic traits.
D) become frustrated, which will reinforce her unconscious stereotypes of older people.

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