In a Linguistic Analysis of Classic and Contemporary Disney Films

question 59

Multiple Choice

In a linguistic analysis of classic and contemporary Disney films, Guo (2016) found that female characters in classic films were ______ in contemporary movies.

• A)less likely to speak than
• B)more likely to speak than
• C)just as likely to speak as
• D)more likely to sing than to speak

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

The act of assigning generalized characteristics to individuals based solely on membership in a particular group.

Mental Effort

The amount of cognitive resources required to perform a task or solve a problem, varying with the complexity of the task and the individual's abilities.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to one's own actions and negative outcomes to external factors.

Credit

The provision of resources (such as money) now in exchange for repayment in the future, with or without interest.