DrShingwauk Designed an Experiment in Which Participants Listened to a Persuasive

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Dr.Shingwauk designed an experiment in which participants listened to a persuasive speech delivered either by a very tall person or a person of average height.In addition,the speeches were delivered by people wearing either business clothes or casual clothes.Dr.Shingwauk asked listeners to fill out a survey about impressions of the speaker's credibility.In this study,what is Dr.Shingwauk looking to determine

• A) Does a double-blind procedure lead to greater credibility of speakers, independent of the effects of appearance? 
• B) Do height and clothing style interact to influence judgments of credibility? 
• C) Does persuasion interact with any other factors? 
• D) Does persuasion influence our perception of height and clothing?

Understand the complex interplay between prejudice, discrimination, and societal attitudes.

Identify and explain the psychological mechanisms underlying implicit prejudice.

Analyze how changing societal attitudes influence experiences of racism and discrimination over time.

Distinguish between attitudes and behaviors in the context of prejudice and discrimination.

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Definitions:

Social Display Rules

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Fatuous Love

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