Using a Word Association Task, Gaertner and McLaughlin (1983) Attempted

question 49

Multiple Choice

Using a word association task, Gaertner and McLaughlin (1983) attempted to prime racial stereotypes about Blacks and Whites. They found that:

• A) negative words were more quickly associated with Blacks.
• B) positive words were more quickly associated with Whites.
• C) most participants refused to take part.
• D) word associations actually failed.

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Definitions:

Bailments

involve the temporary transfer of possession of personal property from one party to another, under a contract, for a specific purpose.

Rationale

The underlying reason or justification for something, such as a legal ruling, a business decision, or a philosophical stance.

Right of Lien

A legal right to keep possession of property belonging to another person until a debt owed by that person is discharged.

Bailee

An individual or party to whom personal property is entrusted for a specific purpose, with an obligation to return it to the bailor.