According to the Theory of Ambivalent Prejudice, People Reduce the Conflict

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the theory of ambivalent prejudice, people reduce the conflict that results from holding contradictory beliefs by

• A) responding negatively toward minority group members.
• B) taking themselves out of the situation.
• C) emphasizing one aspect of their attitudes over the other.
• D) accepting the psychological discomfort.

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Definitions:

Authoritative

A parenting style characterized by high expectations, understanding, and support toward the child.

Supportive

Providing assistance, encouragement, or comfort to others, often in times of need or distress.

Medial Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain involved in decision making, social cognition, and the processing of self-relevant information.

Lateral Temporal Cortex

A region of the brain involved in processing sound and language, and in some aspects of memory and visual perception.