Young Children Quickly Begin to Recognize Attitudes and Emotions in the Faces

question 117

Multiple Choice

Young children quickly begin to recognize attitudes and emotions in the faces of others. Early on, they can differentiate people of their same ethnic background and read expressions of emotionality particular to that culture. The persistence of this ability, often to the detriment of reading unfamiliar expressions of emotion, is called _____.

• A) the own-race effect
• B) emotional blindness
• C) prosopagnosia
• D) prejudice

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Definitions:

Social Power

The ability of an individual or group to influence or control the actions, behaviors, and opinions of others within a social context.

Queer Theory

An interdisciplinary perspective that seeks to challenge normative concepts of gender and sexuality, exploring the fluidity and social construction of these identities.

Heterosexism

The assumption that heterosexuality is the norm or superior to other sexual orientations, leading to discrimination and bias against non-heterosexual people.

Racialized Double Standard

The application of different principles, expectations, or treatments for people or groups based on racial or ethnic characteristics, often to the detriment of marginalized communities.