Which of the Following Is True About the Positive Effects

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the positive effects of taking the perspective of a member of a devalued group?

• A) They affect the perspective taker's attitudes, but not their behaviors.
• B) They can persist for several months.
• C) They apply only to the specific group member, not to the group as a whole.
• D) They decrease explicit, but not implicit prejudice.

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Definitions:

Serious Mental Illness

A mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder resulting in serious functional impairment, which substantially interferes with or limits one or more major life activities.

Psychotropic Medication

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Homicidal Ideation

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Psychosis

A mental disorder characterized by a disconnect from reality, often featuring hallucinations, delusions, and impaired thought processes.