You Don't Know Very Many People with Visible Tattoos, but You

question 130

Multiple Choice

You don't know very many people with visible tattoos, but you happen to observe that when fights break out, they seem to involve people with tattoos. You draw the conclusion that there must be an association between having tattoos and being prone to aggression. This conclusion reflects a(n)

• A) subliminal prime of stereotypic information.
• B) automatic activation of your stereotype.
• C) artificial association.
• D) illusory correlation.

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Definitions:

Surplus Amount

The excess of supply over demand in a market, resulting in downward pressure on prices.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are ready and capable of paying for a product or service and the actual amount they end up paying.

Price Falls

A decrease in the market price of goods or services, often due to increased supply, reduced demand, or other market dynamics.

Existing Buyers

Consumers or businesses that have previously purchased goods or services from a company.