A Major Advantage of Spermicides Is That They

question 23

Multiple Choice

A major advantage of spermicides is that they

• A)are readily available without prescription in any drugstore.
• B)provide protection against bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• C)need not be used with other forms of contraception.
• D)have a very low failure rate.

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Definitions:

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those in other groups, often leading to preferential treatment and prejudice.

Disidentification

A psychological process where an individual disengages their identity and self-worth from domains in which they experience threat or failure.

Stereotype Lift

The performance improvement that occurs when individuals are aware of a positive stereotype about their group, enhancing their confidence and test performance.

Stereotypic Thinking

The process of applying generalized and oversimplified beliefs or opinions to individuals or groups.