You Don't Know Very Many People with Visible Tattoos, but You

question 130

Multiple Choice

You don't know very many people with visible tattoos, but you happen to observe that when fights break out, they seem to involve people with tattoos. You draw the conclusion that there must be an association between having tattoos and being prone to aggression. This conclusion reflects a(n)

• A) subliminal prime of stereotypic information.
• B) automatic activation of your stereotype.
• C) artificial association.
• D) illusory correlation.

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Definitions:

Cultural Diversity

The existence of a variety of cultural or ethnic groups within a society, celebrated for enriching the social fabric.

Western Mass Media

Media outlets originating in the Western world, including television, radio, newspapers, and the internet, that can influence public opinion and cultural norms.

Globalization

The method through which individuals, businesses, and governments across the globe communicate and merge.

Industrialized Nations

Countries that have undergone industrialization, characterized by significant economic growth through the development of manufacturing and services industries.