The Stereotype Content Model Organizes the Relationship of Stereotypes to Emotions

question 2

Multiple Choice

The stereotype content model organizes the relationship of stereotypes to emotions around which two dimensions?

• A) Warmth (friendliness) and competence
• B) Threat potential and attractiveness
• C) Happiness and anger
• D) Empathy-eliciting and anxiety-provoking

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Definitions:

Social Modesty

The behavior of minimizing one's own accomplishments or qualities in a social context to avoid offending or overshadowing others.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical features that differentiate the sexes but are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development or facial hair.

Quality of Researcher

A measure of a researcher's expertise, productivity, and impact in their field of study.

Tend and Befriend

A theory suggesting that in response to stress, individuals (especially women) are biologically predisposed to care for offspring and seek social support.