In a Study on the Effects of Expressed Modesty on Interpersonal

question 3

Multiple Choice

In a study on the effects of expressed modesty on interpersonal attraction,black and white students read about a student described as either a nonbragger,an untruthful bragger,or a truthful bragger.The results of the study indicated that

• A) both black and white students equally disliked the nonbragger.
• B) black students disliked the untruthful bragger more than white students did.
• C) black students liked the truthful bragger more than white students did.
• D) white students liked the truthful bragger more than black students did.

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Definitions:

Confirm Negative Stereotype

The act of behaving in a way that supports harmful, oversimplified beliefs or ideas about a group, reinforcing existing prejudices.

Sense of Self-esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth and capabilities.

Stereotypes Use

The application or employment of generalized beliefs or assumptions about individuals based on their membership in certain groups.

Stigma Consciousness

The awareness individuals have of the stereotypes and negative judgments that others may hold about them, influencing their behavior and self-esteem.