Chuck Is a Middle-Aged White Man Who Is Extremely Liberal

question 44

Multiple Choice

Chuck is a middle-aged white man who is extremely liberal politically, and firm in his belief that all ethnic and racial groups should be given equal opportunities to succeed. Even so, Chuck never had friends who were minorities when he was growing up, and he sometimes feels uncomfortable interacting with minorities. Chuck is most likely ____.

• A) an aversive racist
• B) high in social dominance orientation
• C) experiencing the discontinuity effect
• D) maintaining stereotypes about minority groups, but is not prejudiced

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Definitions:

Low-assertion Cultures

Societies where individuals are encouraged to blend in with their community and prioritize harmony over personal achievement.

Assertion Culture

A workplace or societal environment where direct communication and assertiveness are encouraged and valued.

Low-context Culture

A communication style where messages are explicit, and understanding is based primarily on verbal communication rather than contextual or non-verbal cues.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members within a society accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.