Which of the Following Has Been Demonstrated in Research on the Automatic

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been demonstrated in research on the automatic nature of stereotypes?

• A) Exposure to stereotype content influences subsequent judgments for both high and low prejudiced individuals.
• B) Exposure to category labels influences subsequent judgments for both high and low prejudiced individuals.
• C) Automatic activation effects are less likely to occur if self-esteem is threatened.
• D) Stereotypes influence subsequent judgment only when people are aware that the stereotype has been activated.

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Definitions:

Skin Colour

The pigmentation of the skin, primarily determined by genetic inheritance and exposure to sunlight, varying widely among individuals and populations.

Conception

The moment of fertilization when a sperm cell fuses with an ovum, forming a zygote; also refers to the formation of an idea or plan.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of both the visible and concealed genes that determine its characteristics and traits.

Phenotype

The collection of traits that can be seen in a person, which emerge from how their genetic makeup interacts with their surroundings.