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:

Expectancy

In motivational psychology, expectancy refers to the belief that one's effort will lead to the attainment of desired performance goals.

Expectancy Theory

A theory that proposes an individual's motivation is related to their expectation of a desired outcome and the attractiveness of that outcome.

First-Level Outcomes

Immediate results or effects of an action or intervention that can lead to longer-term impacts or second-level outcomes, often used in evaluation frameworks.

Expectancy Theory

A motivational theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to act in certain ways based on their expectations that their actions will lead to desired outcomes.