Mike Is a Middle-Aged White Man Who Is Extremely Liberal

question 162

Multiple Choice

Mike is a middle-aged white man who is extremely liberal politically, and firm in his belief that all ethnic and racial groups should be given equal opportunities to succeed.Even so, Mike never had friends who were minorities when he was growing up, and he sometimes feels uncomfortable interacting with minorities.Mike is MOST likely ____.

• A)an aversive racist
• B)high in social dominance orientation
• C)experiencing the discontinuity effect
• D)maintaining stereotypes about minority groups, but is not prejudiced

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Definitions:

Wisdom

The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the ability to apply such attributes to solve problems or make decisions.

Psychosocial Stages

Erikson’s theory that proposes eight stages of human development, each characterized by a different psychological crisis that contributes to a person's personality.

Adaptive Development

The process of change and growth that enhances an individual's ability to cope with new situations and challenges.

Generativity

A concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, typically developed during middle adulthood.