One Brain Scan Study Showed That in White Participants,the Threat-Detecting

question 129

Multiple Choice

One brain scan study showed that in white participants,the threat-detecting amygdala is activated _____ on exposure to pictures of black faces,producing immediate negative responses; whereas frontal lobe activity indicating cognitive judgments activated more _____.

• A) slowly; slowly
• B) slowly; quickly
• C) quickly; quickly
• D) quickly; slowly

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Definitions:

Income Gains

Increases in the amount of money received by individuals or groups over a period, often measured to assess economic progress.

African American

A term used to describe Americans of African descent, highlighting their cultural, historical, and social experiences in the United States.

White Americans

Individuals residing in the United States who are identified or identify themselves as being of European, Middle Eastern, or North African descent.

Racism

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.