Patricia Devine's Research Indicates That the Activation of Stereotypes Is

question 4

Multiple Choice

Patricia Devine's research indicates that the activation of stereotypes is typically ____________, and thus stereotypes ____________.

• A) a rapid process; have only weak effects on people's behavior toward each other
• B) an associative process; rarely lead to prejudice or discrimination
• C) a controlled process; influence social judgments in everyday life
• D) automatically controlled; are difficult for people to ignore

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse, transmitting the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure.

Chronic Depression

A prolonged state of depression that lasts for years, often characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone important in the body's stress response, also involved in arousal, alertness, and the regulation of blood pressure.

Social Rejection

The act of being deliberately excluded or ignored by other individuals or groups.