Does It Matter How a Slur or Derogatory Term Is

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Short Answer

Does it matter how a slur or derogatory term is being used, who is using it, and/or to whom the user is referring?

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Definitions:

Social Loafing

is the phenomenon where individuals exert less effort to achieve a goal when they work in a group compared to when they work alone.

Well-Learned Responses

Behaviors that have become automatic or habitual through repeated practice or reinforcement.

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in which individuals decrease their effort when working in a group compared to when working alone.

Construct Accessibility

The ease with which a particular mental construct can be activated or brought to mind, often influenced by recent experiences or current mood.