Which of the Following Is an Example of How Implicit

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of how implicit bias can affect perceptions and/or behaviors?

• A) Celina says she is only attracted to White women.
• B) Raquel unconsciously clutches her purse every time a Black man walks by.
• C) Dalia states to her colleagues that Asian people make the best scientists.
• D) Amy judges women who are not stay-at-home mothers.

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Definitions:

Counterconditioning

A behavior therapy procedure that uses classical conditioning to evoke new responses to stimuli that are triggering unwanted behaviors.

Major Depression

A mental disorder characterized by a persistent and severe low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders, particularly major depressive disorder and schizophrenia.

Severe Depression

A serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities.