Which of the Following Demonstrates the Use of a Gender-Neutral

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following demonstrates the use of a gender-neutral term?

• A) The instructor told the class, "Everyone should take out his pencil to start the test."
• B) The mailman usually delivers the mail around one o'clock in the afternoon.
• C) Hillary wondered if every chairman in the world acted like the one at her company.
• D) Six new firefighters were hired by the village after more funding was provided.

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Definitions:

Just-world Phenomenon

The cognitive bias to believe that the world is inherently fair, leading people to rationalize injustice as deserved by the victim.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often occurring within group settings that foster anonymity.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group over other groups, leading to preferential treatment and positive evaluations of group members.

Self-esteem

An indicator of the degree to which you hold yourself in esteem, confidence, and regard.