In the Implicit Association Test, You Might Press the Left

question 67

Multiple Choice

In the Implicit Association Test, you might press the left button for "pleasant words or insects" and the right button for "unpleasant words or flowers." This test has been modified to measure people's

• A) racial prejudices.
• B) working memory.
• C) bystander apathy.
• D) belief in a just world.

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Definitions:

Larger Groups

Describes collections of individuals that exceed the small, interpersonal dynamics of smaller groups, influencing social behavior differently.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation in which individuals rely on others to identify a norm but falsely interpret others’ beliefs and feelings, resulting in inaction.

Normative Social Influence

The influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by their social group.

Informational Social Influence

A psychological phenomenon where individuals conform to the behavior of others under the belief that these others possess more accurate information, especially in ambiguous situations.