In the Early Twentieth Century,the U

question 11

Multiple Choice

In the early twentieth century,the U.S.government developed intelligence tests to evaluate newly arriving immigrants.Poor test scores among immigrants who were not of Anglo-Saxon heritage were attributed by some psychologists of that day to

• A) stereotype threat.
• B) innate mental inferiority.
• C) savant syndrome.
• D) differences in cultural experiences.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors, prompting efforts to reduce the discord.

War Propaganda

The use of media and messages designed to influence people's opinions, emotions, attitudes, and actions regarding conflicts and wars.

Social Psychology

The scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Audience Factor

The influence that the presence, characteristics, or reactions of an audience have on a speaker's performance or message delivery.