Unconscious Forms of Prejudice Are Thought to Be Measured with the Implicit

question 113

Multiple Choice

Unconscious forms of prejudice are thought to be measured with the implicit associations test. This test is based on:

• A) the types of words people typically make up when they see a person of a specific race.
• B) how long it takes people to respond to positive or negative words along with Black or White faces.
• C) changes in heart rate that accompany photos of people from different racial backgrounds.
• D) increased activity in the emotional centers of the brain that are associated with specific races.

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Definitions:

Preferentially Held

Referring to attitudes, beliefs, or items that are maintained or chosen over others due to personal preference.

Attachment

An emotional bond that forms between individuals, often focusing on the connection between infants and their primary caregivers.

Cognitive Perspective

An approach in psychology that focuses on the way people perceive, process, and retrieve information, emphasizing mental processes in perception, memory, language, problem-solving, and thinking.

Specific Attachments

Refers to the close emotional bonds that develop between infants and their primary caregivers, leading to a sense of security and comfort.