7. Bias and Prejudice - Deepstash

7. Bias and Prejudice

- Stereotypes: Preconceived notions based on appearance, background, or social status can influence how intelligence is perceived.

- First Impressions: Initial judgments can be hard to change, even if they are based on limited information.

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Can smart people appear to lack intelligence in others' perception? smart people can appear to lack intelligence in others' perception. This can happen for various reasons including

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