Will, Self, and Datan (1976) Dressed Up the Same Infant

question 50

Multiple Choice

Will, Self, and Datan (1976) dressed up the same infant in pink or blue and called the baby "Beth" or "Adam," respectively. They found that people

• A) could tell that it was the same baby.
• B) responded to how the baby acted.
• C) reacted as if the infant was a girl if dressed in pink and a boy if dressed in blue.
• D) tended to ignore the color of the clothing but rather reacted to how active the baby was.

Define key environmental scanning processes and tools.

Identify key stakeholders and their influence on organizational strategy.

Grasp the role of technology in the evolution of HRM practices.

Recognize the importance of demographic, economic, social, and cultural factors in strategic HR planning.

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Definitions:

Own Activities

Tasks or actions that an individual decides to undertake or is personally involved in.

Feelings Of Inferiority

A psychological condition where an individual perceives themselves as lesser or inadequate compared to others.

Psychosocial Development

A theory by Erik Erikson that emphasizes the impact of social experiences across the lifespan on individual development.

Sense Of Initiative

An individual’s ability to plan and execute tasks independently, often associated with confidence in taking actions.