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Bisexual stereotypes about promiscuity and confusion may not be learned but deduced from societal assumptions. Lack of knowledge about these stereotypes can paradoxically increase their adoption among heterosexual individuals.

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    • Findings suggest stereotypes are deduced rather than learned.

    Conclusions:

    • Bisexual stereotypes appear to be deduced from shared assumptions about sexuality, not directly learned.
    • Public invisibility of bisexuals may contribute to the uninhibited adoption of these stereotypes.
    • Lack of awareness regarding bisexual stereotypes can exacerbate their prevalence.