In a Recent Study of Implicit Attitudes by Rudman and Her

question 5

Multiple Choice

In a recent study of implicit attitudes by Rudman and her colleagues (2007) , people who were close to their mothers and whose mothers were __________ tended to have more positive implicit attitudes about overweight people.

• A) not prejudiced
• B) especially critical of their appearance
• C) overweight
• D) self-confident

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Definitions:

Cognition-focused Theorists

Scholars and psychologists who emphasize the role of cognitive processes in understanding behavior and mental states.

Modeling

A learning process where individuals learn by observing and replicating others' behaviors, attitudes, or emotional expressions.

Early Childhood Trauma

involves distressing experiences that occur during the early years of life, significantly impacting one's development and psychological health.

Unconscious Feelings

Emotions and desires not within the immediate awareness of the individual, often influencing behavior according to psychodynamic theories.