Social Sciences
8 years ago

Believing others share your biases amplifies prejudice and stereotyping.

Journal of Personality and Social Psychology
Perceived consensus influences intergroup behavior and stereotype accessibility.
Gretchen B. Sechrist, Charles Stangor

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