Which of the Following Is a Critique of the Implicit

question 169

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a critique of the Implicit Associations Test (IAT) discussed in your textbook?

• A) The IAT measures explicit prejudice, not implicit prejudice.
• B) The IAT measures implicit discrimination, not implicit prejudice.
• C) The IAT may measure knowledge about stereotypes, rather than real attitudes or beliefs.
• D) The IAT does not produce reliable or consistent results.

Recognize the importance of reliability and validity in the diagnostic process.

Comprehend the concept and importance of dimensional classification in mental health.

Appreciate the need for considering cultural differences in the assessment and diagnosis of mental disorders.

Understand the historical changes in the DSM, including the removal of certain conditions and the reasons behind these changes.

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Definitions:

Psychological

Pertaining to the mind or mental processes, involving aspects of cognitive, emotional, and social behavior and functions.

Personality Problems

Difficulties in the enduring pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving that significantly deviate from the expectations of one's culture, causing distress or impaired functioning.

Problem Solving

Process of cognition that occurs when a goal must be reached by thinking and behaving in certain ways.

Solution

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation, or a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.