Which of the Following Is True of the Salience Effect

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the salience effect?

• A)
• The salience effect leads some people to perceive women less positively than they perceive white men.
• B)
• Salient individuals are less often the object of attention than are other members of a work group.
• C)
• Individuals who are salient are often perceived to be primarily responsible for outcomes.
• D)
• Salient individuals are evaluated in a more balanced manner unlike other individuals who are evaluated more extremely in either a positive or a negative direction.
• E)
• While social status is related to bias, salience is related to stereotyping.

---

Definitions:

Poor Context

refers to a situation or scenario where there is insufficient or unclear information available to make decisions or assessments.

Need for Affiliation

An individual's desire to build relationships, feel connected to others, and be part of a group or community.

Decision-making

Decision-making involves selecting a course of action from several alternatives, often based on judgment, research, and deliberation.

McClelland's Acquired Needs Theory

A psychological theory that suggests human needs are acquired over time and shaped by life experiences, emphasizing needs for achievement, affiliation, and power.