Hummert and Colleagues Found That When Primed with the Subliminal

question 3

Multiple Choice

Hummert and colleagues found that when primed with the subliminal message "old",adults respond faster to the word "ugly",and when primed with the subliminal message "young",adults respond faster to the word "pretty." This is evidence for

• A) implicit social beliefs.
• B) implicit stereotyping.
• C) implicit attributions.
• D) explicit stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Integrative Approach

The broad theory that describes personality as a composite of an individual’s psychological processes.

Observable Traits

Characteristics or qualities of an individual or entity that can be seen or measured directly.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors and attitudes.

Social Perception

The process by which people form impressions and make inferences about other individuals and groups.