Preadolescents Respond to Social Categories Like Race and Ethnicity

question 148

Multiple Choice

Preadolescents respond to social categories like race and ethnicity

• A) on the basis of concrete features.
• B) on the basis of abstract ideas.
• C) on the basis of social norms.
• D) by using avoidance.

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Definitions:

Physical Arousal

The physiological state of being alert and engaged, often including increased heart rate, blood pressure, and sensory alertness.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A psychological principle that suggests there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too little or too much arousal can negatively affect task performance.

Stimulus Motives

Motives that cause humans and other animals to increase stimulation when the level of arousal is too low (examples are curiosity and the motive to explore).

Exploratory Motives

The drive behind individuals' desire to explore, investigate, and learn about their environment or new ideas.