The Implicit Association Test

question 12

Multiple Choice

The Implicit Association Test

• A) is used to make people believe that they are hooked up to a lie detector.
• B) uses people's implicit attitudes to predict future behavior.
• C) is used to reduce the social desirability effect.
• D) uses a person's reaction times to help gauge his or her implicit attitudes.

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A small structure within the brain that serves as a relay station for information coming into the brain, regulating consciousness, sleep, and sensory interpretation.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone production, temperature regulation, and maintaining homeostasis.

Red Nucleus

A structure located in the brainstem involved in motor coordination, especially fine movements of the limbs.

Superior Colliculi

Superior Colliculi are structures in the midbrain involved in visual and auditory processing, as well as the coordination of eye and head movements.