Once it is activated, the status quo heuristic may have automatic ...

[jeatrice]

Once it is activated, the status quo heuristic may have automatic effects on behavior. This can cause individuals to ________.
 
  a) develop information overload and a temporarily diminished cognitive capacity
  b) behave inconsistently with the schema without realizing the stress this puts on their mental frameworks
  c) behave consistently with the schema without being aware of the reason for the behavior
  d) notice information that is inconsistent with the schema more readily than consistent information

Question 2

Some experts have suggested that different types of prejudice may arise because of different emotional responses to the target group. From this perspective, prejudice arising from disgust may result in behaviors that try to ________.
 
  a) camouflage the prejudice to the extent possible
  b) avoid feelings of guilt and sympathy for the outgroup
  c) protect the ingroup's status position
  d) avoid contact with the outgroup

[makaylafy]

Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d