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Brittany, a 33- year old Caucasian woman who has lived her whole life in the United...

Brittany, a 33- year old Caucasian woman who has lived her whole life in the United States, is watching the news when she hears that mexican immigrant has been arrested on drug charges. Brittany turns to her friend and says, "typical. I mean, Im sure there are some nice mexicans in our country- i just haven't met any." She then argues for stricter immigration policies and the construction of a wall along the united states-mexico border. Analyze Brittanys thoughts according to the various heuristics she may have used. In addition, determine which element of the media broadcast may have activated certain schemas, and explain how perseverance effect may have played a role in shaping her views.

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There are various media reports which depict immigrants as the problem. Mexican are huge in in numbers in USA. Media reporting and depiction of Mexican people as drug dealers in movies have produced a stereotype about them.

People simply start linking them with problems like illegal drug dealing and violence. Such media reporting directly impact our mind. Stereotypes remains stuck in our brain. Our unconscious sense remains filled with such feelings.

We adopt behaviour according to our past thought processes and past feedings. It builds a belief which keeps on consolidating with the passage of time. Such beliefs can only be destroyed through an extreme thrust of opposite nature.

If such incident dopes not take place then we start believing on previous beliefs. Brittany is arguing because she has spent a big time in USA and has faced opposite sentiments most of the time. Her mind is basically inspiring her to think and arguing in a direction in which she has allowed her thoughts to flow.

She is following her unconscious mind which keeps on noticing and reporting each and every single details in our surroundings.

Hayet Jeridi answered 4 months ago
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