The Four Steps to Replacing Negative Stereotypes with More Neutral

question 5

Multiple Choice

The four steps to replacing negative stereotypes with more neutral attitudes are:

• A) break the bad habit; remember your resolution; replace the explicit stereotype with an implicit one; repeat the cycle
• B) identify the stereotype; label its source; decide to change your response; don't give up
• C) decide to stop the old behavior; remember your resolution; engage a rival response; don't give up.
• D) identify the stereotype; decide if it is positive or negative; vow to break any negative responses to others; engage a rival response
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Interruptions

Instances where a process or activity is temporarily stopped or hindered.

Assert Their Status

To demonstrate or uphold one's position or rank within a social or professional hierarchy.

Gender-typed

Refers to behavior, attitudes, or activities typically associated with a society's expectations for males and females.

Sexually Typed

Classification of behaviors or attitudes as typically associated with one gender more than the other.