On the Test Presented in This Chapter, Even People Who

question 175

Multiple Choice

On the test presented in this chapter, even people who claim they are not prejudiced against women working outside the home will nevertheless be slower and less accurate in classifying words into the categories of Male or Family as opposed to Female or Career.This indicates that we

• A)can harbor implicit prejudices.
• B)develop personal prejudices in childhood.
• C)unlearn prejudices.
• D)have an evolutionary predisposition to view women in a nurturing role.

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Definitions:

Backed by Gold

A financial system or currency that has its value directly linked to gold reserves, ensuring its stability and security.

Federal Open Market Committee

The branch of the Federal Reserve System responsible for overseeing the nation's open market operations and managing the money supply and interest rates.

Reserve Requirements

Regulations set by central banks determining the minimum amount of reserves that banks must hold against deposits.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks for short-term loans to commercial banks, influencing monetary policy and the supply of money in the economy.