When People Are Asked to Classify Words into Categories on an Implicit

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Multiple Choice

When people are asked to classify words into categories on an implicit association test, they took longer and made more mistakes in classifying words into which of the following categories?

• A) ​male or career
• B) ​female or family
• C) ​male or family
• D) ​inlaws or family

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or character rather than to situational factors.

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining someone's behavior based on external factors, such as the situation or environment.

Hostile Behavior

Actions or attitudes that are aggressive, antagonistic, or unfriendly, often stemming from anger or resentment.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or character rather than to external factors.