In Social Psychological Terms, Being a Sexual Minority Person ______

question 18

Multiple Choice

In social psychological terms, being a sexual minority person ______.

• A) is associated with stigma and stress
• B) puts one at higher risk for low self-esteem
• C) can be measured with the IAT
• D) has more positive impacts than negative impacts

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Definitions:

Postdecisional Dissonance

Psychological discomfort experienced after making a difficult decision, often leading to regret or questioning of the choice.

Festinger

A psychologist known for developing the theory of cognitive dissonance and contributing significantly to the field of social psychology.

Car Dealership

A business that sells new or used cars at the retail level, often having a dealership contract with an automaker or its sales subsidiary.

Volitional Control

The capacity to make decisions and execute actions based on one's own will, often in the context of self-regulation or behavioral choices.