Imagine That You Have a Big Project at Work That

question 5

Multiple Choice

Imagine that you have a big project at work that is due tomorrow.It's after dinner and you're about ready to write the final draft of the report when your married friend calls.His wife is out of town,and he asks you to watch their kids (ages three,four,and seven years) while he goes to his high school reunion that night.If you agree to watch his children instead of finishing your project,which of Quadrants I-IV will you be in?

• A) I
• B) II
• C) III
• D) IV

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Definitions:

Dehumanization

The tendency to hold stereotypic views of outgroup members as animals rather than humans

Stereotype Threat

The situational predicament in which individuals are at risk of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.

System Justification

A theory suggesting that people have a psychological tendency to defend and justify the status quo, even if it is disadvantageous to them, to maintain stability and a sense of legitimacy in society.

Nazi Propaganda

The widespread promotion of Nazi ideology and policies through controlled media and messaging to manipulate public opinion and belief during the Nazi regime in Germany.