TPSYCH 345 Test 2 Latest Update
Klaus is motivated to maintain a positive self-image and because of this tends to see
others in a negative light. Doing so fulfills a __________ goal.
self-enhancement
social adjustment
comprehension
ingroup overexclusion
Stereotype __________ is the extent to which a stereotype is accessible in one's mind.
knowledge
activation
application
assessment
Venu is the director of human resources at his company and often bases hiring
decisions on his stereotypic belief that older adults are less competent than are younger
adults. In doing so, Venu is engaging in stereotype ___________.
application
knowledge
activation
assessment
Cognitive load (also called cognitive busyness)
makes stereotype activation more likely, but has no effect on stereotype application.
has no effect on stereotype activation, but makes stereotype application more likely.
makes stereotype activation less likely, but makes stereotype application more likely.
has no effect on either stereotype activation or application.
If a person's behavior is ambiguous, perceivers usually
make no judgment about the behavior.
interpret the behavior as stereotype inconsistent.
interpret the behavior as stereotype consistent.
look to others to decide how to interpret the behavior.
People who are high on which of the following cognitive styles are most likely to be
motivated to stereotype others?
causal uncertainty
need for closure
need for cognition
evaluation apprehension