In a Study That Is Described in the Textbook,students Were

question 4

Multiple Choice

In a study that is described in the textbook,students were classified as having high or low prejudice toward homosexuals.They then read two studies that either supported or opposed stereotypes of homosexuality.What did the researchers discover?

• A)only the highly prejudiced students changed their attitudes because of the studies that they read.
• B)after reading the studies,all of the students were more balanced in their views of homosexuality.
• C)after reading the studies,the females were more balanced in their views of homosexuality than the males.
• D)the students gave higher ratings to the study that supported their point of view.

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Definitions:

Self-worth

The evaluation of oneself in terms of value or worthiness.

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The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events.

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The achievement of set goals or the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.

Efforts

The use of physical or mental energy to achieve something.