Which of the Following Has Been Shown by Research on Behavioral

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been shown by research on behavioral compensation?

• A) Women include more statements about stereotypic topics when they believe their essay will be read by sexist men.
• B) Overweight women are able to compensate for potential prejudice by effectively using social skills.
• C) Black people are unable to behaviorally compensate for prejudice in most situations.
• D) All of the above.

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Definitions:

External Factors

Elements outside an individual or system that can influence or cause changes in behavior or outcomes.

Internal Factors

Influences originating within an individual or organization that affect behaviors, decisions, and outcomes.

Covariation Model

A psychological theory that explains how people attribute cause and effect to behavior, based on the consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus of the observed behavior.

Hedonic Relevance

Refers to behaviour that has important direct consequences for self.