Studies Have Suggested a Decline in Racial Prejudice Against African

question 43

Multiple Choice

Studies have suggested a decline in racial prejudice against African Americans over a long period.However,a study by Devine and Elliot (1995) indicated that

• A) a quarter of the respondents characterised African Americans as criminal and low in intelligence
• B) a previously held stereotype is still prevalent, albeit in different form
• C) almost half of the participants thought that African Americans are lazy
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Low Yield

An investment or venture that generates a relatively small return or profit compared to the effort, cost, or risk involved.

Unproductive

Not producing or able to produce large amounts of goods, services, or results.

Discrepancy

The difference or inconsistency between two or more elements, such as expectations and reality.

Nonverbal Communication

The transmission of messages or signals through a non-linguistic means, such as body language, facial expressions, gestures, and posture.