A Language-Based Predisposition to Think About Women in Sexual Terms

question 63

True/False

A language-based predisposition to think about women in sexual terms reinforces the notion that women are sexual objects. Women are often described by terms such as fox, broad, babe, or doll, which ascribe childlike or even petlike characteristics to them.

Understand the limitations and applications of different research methods in psychology.

Grasp the relationship between correlation and causation in psychological research.

Appreciate the objectives of psychology as a scientific discipline.

Understand the nuances in identifying and addressing suicidality.

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Definitions:

Obedience Decreased

A reduction in the likelihood or frequency of individuals complying with authority figures or established rules.

Administer Shocks

This involves delivering electric shocks to an individual or animal in a controlled setting, often used in psychological experiments to study behavior and learning.

Agentic State

A psychological state in which an individual attributes their actions to the orders of an authority figure, thereby relinquishing responsibility.

Personal Responsibility

refers to the idea that individuals are accountable for their actions and decisions, holding themselves responsible for the outcomes of their behavior.