The Primary Assumption Behind the Implicit Association Test Is That

question 40

Multiple Choice

The primary assumption behind the implicit association test is that people will respond more slowly to word pairs that they perceive as not "fitting together." The test further assumes that large discrepancies in reaction times are indicative of __________ negative underlying attitudes.

• A)mildly
• B)longstanding
• C)more
• D)less

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Definitions:

Sensory

Pertaining to the senses or sensation, often referring to the physiological mechanisms of perception.

Neurological

Pertaining to the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, involving the study and treatment of its structure, functions, and disorders.

Sensorimotor Stage

Piaget’s first stage of cognitive development, which lasts through infancy and is generally characterized by increasingly complex coordination of sensory experiences with motor activity.

Cognitive Development

The progression of learning and mental abilities, including thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, from infancy through adulthood.