Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE of the Implicit

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the Implicit Association Test?

• A)The test is based on questions such as,"Would you prefer interacting with a member of Group X rather than Group Y?" that typically identify the most blatant prejudices.
• B)The test makes use of the fact that people's automatic reactions often provide the most valid indicator of what they actually believe.
• C)The test was developed in part,as a reaction to the frank and uncensored responses of people regarding their racial attitudes.
• D)The test proves that people cannot be prejudiced if they do not know that they are engaged in it.

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Definitions:

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Corrective Tax

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