Research Suggests That We Can Reduce Our Prejudices and Stereotypic

question 94

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that we can reduce our prejudices and stereotypic thinking by increasing our contact and interaction with people in other social groups. This is known as the

• A) respect hypothesis
• B) contact hypothesis
• C) integration hypothesis
• D) reverse prejudice hypothesis

Describe the role of preparedness and biological predispositions in learning.

Explain the concepts of escape and avoidance conditioning and their implications for behaviour.

Discuss the psychological and neurobiological aspects of fear and stress responses, including the role of the amygdala.

Apply the principles of operant conditioning to understand complex human behaviours such as work performance and phobias.

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Definitions:

Berlin Blockade

A Soviet attempt from 1948 to 1949 to isolate West Berlin by cutting off all land access and forcing the Western Allies to supply the city via air.

Soviet Nuclear Bomb

The Soviet nuclear bomb refers to the atomic weapons developed by the Soviet Union since 1949, marking the start of the nuclear arms race during the Cold War.

South Korea

A country in East Asia, located on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, known for its advanced technology and vibrant culture.

Member-Nations

Countries that are part of an international organization or coalition, agreeing to adhere to its rules and participate in its activities.