In a Study at Princeton University Described in the Text,women

question 87

Multiple Choice

In a study at Princeton University described in the text,women who expected to meet a Princeton senior who was athletic and unattached tended to ________ in order to make themselves appear more ________.

• A) de-emphasize their intelligence; desirable
• B) de-emphasize their traditional feminine qualities; desirable
• C) emphasize their own career goals; competent
• D) shift their opinions to match his; similar

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Definitions:

Contradictory Evidence

Information or data that directly opposes previously established facts or theories, raising questions about the accuracy or truth of the subject in question.

Cherished Beliefs

Cherished beliefs are deeply held convictions or values that individuals or communities regard as of paramount importance.

Participant Observation

Involves carefully observing people’s face-to-face interactions and actually participating in their lives over a long period, thus achieving a deep and sympathetic understanding of what motivates them to act in the way they do.

Social Milieu

The social environment consisting of culture, traditions, and social structures that influence an individual's behavior and perceptions.