The Mental Shortcut Explanation for the Initiation and Maintenance of Prejudice

question 33

Multiple Choice

The mental shortcut explanation for the initiation and maintenance of prejudice suggests that _____.

• A)defense mechanisms are responsible for prejudice
• B)stereotypes allow us to make quick judgments and free mental resources for other activities
• C)self-talk and automatic thoughts cause prejudicial thinking
• D)the self-serving bias and fundamental attribution error cause prejudicial thoughts

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Definitions:

Deplorable Conditions

Conditions that are very bad, miserable, or appalling in nature, often in reference to living situations or environments.

Bedlam

A scene of uproar and confusion; historically referring to the Bethlem Royal Hospital, a London psychiatric institution known for its chaotic conditions.

Operant Conditioning

A type of learning where behavior is controlled through consequences, including reinforcement which encourages behavior and punishment which discourages it.

Emitted Behavior

Behavior that is performed as a response to a specific stimulus or environment, often spontaneous or voluntary.