Sherif and Sherif's (1953)study with 11- and 12-Year-Old Boys at a Summer

question 160

Multiple Choice

Sherif and Sherif's (1953) study with 11- and 12-year-old boys at a summer camp demonstrated which cause of stereotypes and prejudice?

• A) us versus them
• B) social learning
• C) cognitive dissonance
• D) realistic conflict

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Definitions:

Supertasters

Individuals with an enhanced genetic sensitivity to certain tastes, particularly bitter flavors.

Olfactory Epithelium

The specialized tissue inside the nasal cavity involved in smell; it houses olfactory receptors that detect odors.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain that's crucial for hormone production and helps to regulate body temperature, mood, hunger, and sleep.

Amygdala Lesion

Damage to the amygdala, a part of the limbic system responsible for emotions, decision-making, and memory, which can affect emotion and behavior.