Roger Holds a Number of Negative Stereotypes About Women; Specifically

question 49

Multiple Choice

Roger holds a number of negative stereotypes about women; specifically, he thinks that most women are manipulative, vain, and lazy. In trying to understand why Roger holds these stereotypes, which of the following questions would a social psychologist be MOST likely to ask?

• A) Does Roger feel so intimidated by women that he expresses these negative stereotypes in order to "cover up" his deep-seeded lack of self-esteem?
• B) Did Roger have a difficult relationship with his mother as a young child that might have fostered negative attitudes toward all women?
• C) Does Roger have a physical brain abnormality?
• D) Has Roger been exposed to these stereotypes in the media, or has he perhaps had a few limited (but negative) interactions with women that might have helped to perpetuate these stereotypes?

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