Implicit Prejudice Results When

question 19

Multiple Choice

Implicit prejudice results when:

• A) people consciously hold negative attitudes associated with an outgroup.
• B) people unconsciously hold negative attitudes associated with an outgroup.
• C) conscious attitudes are activated.
• D) members of one group discriminate against members of another group.

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Definitions:

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, thinking, and problem-solving.

Physiological Arousal

A state of heightened physiological activity, involving the nervous and endocrine systems, often in response to stimuli.

Autonomic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem involved in autonomic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.