In One Experiment,White Americans Read a Newspaper Article About a Foreign

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Multiple Choice

In one experiment,White Americans read a newspaper article about a foreign terrorist threat against all Americans. They subsequently expressed

• A)an increased sense of deindividuation.
• B)reduced confidence in their personal religious beliefs.
• C)lowered approval of the president's job performance.
• D)reduced prejudice against African-Americans.

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Definitions:

Psychological Tests

Standardized measures designed to assess various aspects of a person's mental abilities, behaviors, or personality.

Standardized Measurement

A measurement process that is consistent and uniform, allowing for comparisons across different times or groups.

Characteristic Behavior

Actions or reactions that are typical or expected of a person, group, or system in particular situations.

Collectivist Cultures

Societies where people are integrated into strong, cohesive in-groups, often extended families, which ensure protection in exchange for loyalty.