Abstract
Stereotype-confirming biases are well documented in the social psychological literature. However, motivations to disconfirm social stereotypes may be more influential for unprejudiced individuals. Three experiments are presented that test the hypothesis that extremely unprejudiced people exhibit a bias toward stereotype disconfirmation. Experiment 1 investigates stereotype disconfirmation in information-seeking preferences. Experiments 2 and 3 explore attributional strategies for stereotype disconfirmation. In all experiments, unprejudiced participants respond in ways reflecting a motivation to disconfirm social stereotypes. Implications for stereotype change and stereotypic influences on judgment and behavior are discussed.
DOI
10.1177/0146167203262850
Publication Date
2004-01-01
Publication Title
Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin
Volume
30
Issue
6
Publisher
SAGE Publications
ISSN
0146-1672
Embargo Period
2024-11-22
First Page
706
Last Page
720
Recommended Citation
Wyer, N. (2004) 'Not all stereotypic biases are created equal: Evidence for a stereotype-disconfirming bias', Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 30(6), pp. 706-720. SAGE Publications: Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/0146167203262850
