According to Work by Macrae and Bodenhausen (2000), Use of Stereotypes

question 17

Multiple Choice

According to work by Macrae and Bodenhausen (2000) , use of stereotypes is known, in certain situations, to:

• A)Be very misleading
• B)Reduce cognitive demand
• C)Prevent cognitive overload
• D)Form an impression of a person
• E)All of these

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Definitions:

A Priori

Knowledge or reasoning that is derived from theoretical deduction rather than from observation or experience.

Research

The process whereby scientists observe events, look for patterns, and evaluate theories proposed to explain those patterns.

Third Variable Problem

The possibility that two variables may be correlated but do not exert a causal influence on one another; rather, both are caused by some additional variable.

Mutual Association

A relationship between two or more entities where both or all parties benefit or influence each other.