In an Experiment by Moss-Racusin Et Al

question 4

Multiple Choice

In an experiment by Moss-Racusin et al. (2012) , science faculty from research universities rated the materials of an applicant for a laboratory manager position. The materials were identical, except half of the faculty saw them with a male name for the applicant and the other half saw them with a female name. The results from this study highlight ______.

• A) the explicit bias of both male and female faculty members toward women
• B) how easy it is for men to gain employment in the science fields
• C) how far we have come in decreasing discrimination against women in science
• D) the continuing discrimination against women in science

Understand the impact of cultural phenomena on health care delivery and patient outcomes.

Recognize the role of traditional healers and alternative health practices in various cultures.

Identify strategies for improving access to healthcare for minority groups.

Understand the significance of biologic variations among different ethnicities in clinical practice.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Adaptation

The ability of the body to adjust to an environment by altering how it perceives sensory information.

Perceptual Interaction

The process by which individuals interpret and make sense of sensory information, affecting how they perceive the world around them.

Psychokinesis

The claimed capability to manipulate objects using only the power of the mind.

Context Effects

Refers to how the context in which a stimulus occurs can affect the perception of this stimulus.