Research Has Demonstrated That When Shown a Face with a Neutral

question 32

Multiple Choice

Research has demonstrated that when shown a face with a neutral expression,participants will interpret the expression as cruel or kind according to what they had been previously told about the individual (e.g.,Gestapo leader versus leader in the anti-Nazi movement,respectively) .Studies such as this demonstrate

• A)how our preconceptions shape our interpretations of others.
• B)how priming changes our interpretations of neutral stimuli.
• C)that we infer traits of individuals based on their physical appearance.
• D)how our own biases are more influential than information we are told by others.

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Definitions:

Costovertebral Joint

A joint in the vertebral column where a rib meets the spine, allowing for the rib's movement during breathing.

Cartilaginous Joint

Bones connected by cartilage; includes synchondroses and symphyses.

Epiphyseal Plates

Growth plates located at the ends of long bones where new bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.

Intervertebral Disks

Cartilaginous pads situated between the vertebrae in the spine, acting as shock absorbers and allowing flexibility.