Researchers Plant and Devine Have Identified Two Basic Motives That

question 161

Multiple Choice

Researchers Plant and Devine have identified two basic motives that people have for overcoming prejudice: internal and external.According to these researchers, the external motive is based on ____.

• A)a belief that it is unwise to express socially undesirable viewpoints
• B)a belief that social context affects people's behaviours
• C)self-esteem needs
• D)a strong inner belief that prejudice is wrong

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Definitions:

Self-Consciousness

An acute awareness of oneself, often leading to feeling scrutinized by others or overly aware of one's own actions or appearance.

Drug Tolerance

The reduction in the effect of a drug after repeated use, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effect.

States of Consciousness

The different levels of awareness of one's thoughts, feelings, and experiences, ranging from fully alert to various stages of sleep.

Selective Attention

Selective attention is the cognitive process of focusing on a particular object or task in the environment for a certain period, while ignoring irrelevant informations.