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Which of the following was able to predict voters' support for Presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008?

A) implicit prejudice
B) explicit prejudice
C) both implicit and explicit prejudice
D) neither implicit nor explicit prejudice

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Question 212

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George is a store owner who charges Black customers more than Hispanic customers for the very same merchandise.George is most clearly engaging in

A) unconscious patronization.
B) stereotyping.
C) scapegoating.
D) discrimination.

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Question 213

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Mr.Hughes heard what sounded like cries for help from a swimmer located 30 yards from the ocean shoreline.He continued walking along the beach,however,because he figured that one of the many swimmers in the vicinity would provide help if it was needed.His reaction best illustrates the dynamics involved in

Laurie,who is extremely attractive,works as a receptionist in a dentist office.How is Laurie likely to take the compliments she receives from the male dentists in her office?

The frustration-aggression principle suggests that anger results when

The expectation that people should return help,not harm,to those who have helped them is called the

When shopping for a new cell phone,many shoppers prefer certain products simply because they have familiar brand names.This preference best illustrates the importance of

Nate is looking to purchase a new car.He was set to buy a Ford Escape,but after reading Consumer Reports,along with several positive customer reviews,he was convinced to buy a Subaru Forester,which was rated higher for fuel economy and safety.Nate's decision best illustrates the impact of

Feeling responsible for behavior that violates our conscience is most likely to contribute to

The transmission of shared knowledge and customs across generations is an indication of

In the last half-century,expressed support for diversity has ________ and agreement that many different races,ethnic groups,and nationalities make America a better place to live has ________.

Social loafing is a phenomenon in which

The power of the situation represents

To help us understand the world we

Mark obeyed the commands of his military unit officer to engage in destructive behavior that was sharply inconsistent with Mark's ethical values.The discomfort associated with Mark's awareness of the inconsistency between his values and his actions best illustrates

Emma is a college freshman in the United States.She is very unhappy with her last psychology exam score.Which of the following attributions is she most likely to use?

Explicit associations are typically ________,whereas implicit associations are often ________.

Social psychology can be defined as the scientific study of how people ________ one another.

Group polarization refers to

In Major League Baseball games,the probability of batters being hit by a pitched ball increases with