Why Are Implicit Attitudes Difficult to Measure

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why are implicit attitudes difficult to measure?

• A) because people are not aware of having them
• B) because physiological measures are not effective in assessing them
• C) because they can only be measured by direct techniques
• D) because they are easily influenced by social desirability

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Definitions:

Antagonistic

Characterized by opposition or hostility towards something or someone.

Inferiority Feelings

Emotions or sensations of being lesser or inadequate compared to others, which can impact self-esteem and motivate compensatory actions or overcompensations.

Genetically Determined

Something that is genetically determined is influenced or controlled by genes and inherited from one's parents.

Overbearing Parents

Parents who exert excessive control over their children's lives, often leading to a lack of independence and self-efficacy in the child.