Devine (1989) Argues That Even Though We All Hold ________

question 107

Multiple Choice

Devine (1989) argues that even though we all hold ________ stereotypes, ________ can influence whether we believe and act on them.

• A) negative; experience
• B) automatically activated; conscious processing
• C) simple; complex contradictory information
• D) gender; interacting with others

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Definitions:

Attributional Explanation

The process of interpreting events and determining the causes of an individual's behavior.

Negative Attributions

The tendency to explain the behavior of others based on internal, stable, and negative characteristics.

Depression

A mental condition characterized by a lasting despondent mood or absence of pleasure in usual activities, resulting in notable difficulties in daily existence.

Social-Cognitive

A theory in psychology that centers on how people learn by observing others and the role of cognitive processes in social behavior.