than forming a new stereotype, individuals instead label contrary cases as
exceptions to the broader rule. If misinformation pertains to a single, isolated
event, individuals may thus be able to internalize disconﬁrming corrections
without altering their deep-seated worldviews. It is much harder, however, to
dismiss general patterns of behavior as anomalous. As such, people are more
likely to resist corrections that, on acceptance, would require a large-scale shift
in their core beliefs.
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