People Can Counter the Potentially Negative Effects of Stereotype Activation

question 100

Multiple Choice

People can counter the potentially negative effects of stereotype activation by

• A) taking the perspective of a member of the stereotyped group.
• B) trying very hard not to think about the stereotype.
• C) thinking about the stereotyped group as a whole.
• D) thinking about recent instances in which they made fair judgments.

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Definitions:

John Foster Dulles

An influential American diplomat and Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, known for his significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the early Cold War era.

Massive Retaliation

Strategy that used the threat of nuclear warfare as a means of combating the global spread of communism.

Nuclear Attack

The use of nuclear weapons against an enemy, resulting in massive destruction and potential long-term radioactive fallout.

Suburbanization

The process of population movement from within cities to the outskirts, resulting in the growth of suburban areas, often driven by desires for more space, better schools, and a perceived safer environment.