In Evaluating the Membership of Groups, Most of the Evidence

question 36

Multiple Choice

In evaluating the membership of groups, most of the evidence points to

• A)the declining influence of elitist memberships and increased democratization.
• B)an increasing movement toward balanced membership within the groups.
• C)rising influence of minority groups, particularly Hispanics and African Americans.
• D)a continued overrepresentation by the elite, powerful, and wealthy.

Identify the sources and impacts of prejudice and stereotypes in social cognition.

Describe the persuasion processes including the elaboration likelihood model and fear appeal.

Understand the dynamics of social perception changes over time (e.g., recency effect).

Recognize the discrepancy between attitudes and behaviors and its psychological implications.

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Definitions:

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism, acting as a primary energy currency in the cell.

ADP

ADP, or Adenosine Diphosphate, is a molecule involved in cellular metabolism. It is converted to ATP for energy storage by the addition of a phosphate group.

Molecule

Two or more atoms joined by chemical bonds.

PGA

An acronym that can refer to several concepts; in a biological context, it often stands for phosphoglyceric acid, a 3-carbon molecule formed in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis.