Recall That Peter Glick and Susan Fiske Studied Positive and Negative

question 62

Multiple Choice

Recall that Peter Glick and Susan Fiske studied positive and negative stereotypes about women in nineteen different countries. They found that

• A) benevolent sexism cannot coexist with hostile sexism.
• B) negative stereotypes have troublesome consequences, but positive stereotypes do not.
• C) positive stereotypes can have troublesome consequences.
• D) ambivalent sexist attitudes are easy for people to change.

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Definitions:

Positive Feelings

Emotions that are pleasant or desirable, such as happiness, joy, love, and contentment.

Late Adulthood

The final stage of the human lifespan, typically considered to begin around the age of 65, marked by changes in physical, cognitive, and social functioning.

Negative Feelings

Emotional states or attitudes that are unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, or fear.

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach that examines human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through the lens of natural selection and adaptation.