Jim Is Paired with Dave to Work on a Project

question 58

Multiple Choice

Jim is paired with Dave to work on a project.After the first meeting,Jim has discovered that Dave is homosexual.According to research on accuracy motivation,in which of the following circumstances would Jim's impression of Dave be LESS affected by Jim's negative stereotype of homosexuals?

• A) Jim was suspicious that Dave was homosexual even before the first meeting.
• B) Jim has a high need for structure.
• C) Jim's part of the project will be evaluated independently of Dave's.
• D) The project will be evaluated as a whole, and Jim's grade will depend on Dave's work.

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Definitions:

Lipotropins

Hormones produced by the pituitary gland that are involved in lipid metabolism, including the mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue.

Somatotropins

Hormones that stimulate growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. Also known as growth hormones.

Gonadotropins

Gonadotropins are a group of hormones secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulate the activity of the ovaries and testes, including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Osmoreceptors

Sensory receptors that detect changes in the osmotic pressure of bodily fluids, contributing to the regulation of body water balance.