The Mental Shortcut Explanation for the Initiation and Maintenance of Prejudice

question 33

Multiple Choice

The mental shortcut explanation for the initiation and maintenance of prejudice suggests that _____.

• A)defense mechanisms are responsible for prejudice
• B)stereotypes allow us to make quick judgments and free mental resources for other activities
• C)self-talk and automatic thoughts cause prejudicial thinking
• D)the self-serving bias and fundamental attribution error cause prejudicial thoughts

Understand the importance and methods of organizing information in communication.

Recognize the ethical considerations in communicating effectively.

Identify the impact of individual perceptions on the interpretation of messages.

Adapt messages based on audience characteristics like economic level, age, and cultural background.

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