Fein and Spencer (1997)conducted a Study in Which Participants Evaluated

question 17

Multiple Choice

Fein and Spencer (1997) conducted a study in which participants evaluated a job applicant whom they believed to be either Jewish or non-Jewish.Which statement about this study is false?

• A)Participants were more likely to discriminate against the Jewish applicant when they had previously been given negative feedback about their own abilities.
• B)Participants who were able to avoid discriminating against the Jewish applicant demonstrated the biggest boost to their own self-esteem.
• C)The study was conducted on a campus where negative stereotypes about Jewish women were pervasive.
• D)Their results provide supporting evidence for one of the basic predictions of social identity theory.

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Definitions:

Closed-angle Glaucoma

A type of glaucoma where the angle between the iris and cornea suddenly becomes blocked, leading to rapid increase in intraocular pressure.

Open-angle Glaucoma

A common form of glaucoma characterized by the gradual loss of peripheral vision.

Corneal Abrasion

A scratch or injury to the cornea, the clear protective covering over the front part of the eye, often causing pain, redness, and sensitivity to light.

Scratch

To make a shallow cut or mark on a surface with a sharp or hard object.