Which of these is most likely to be an implicit value in the American culture?
a. an appreciation of classical music
b. belief in God
c. crusading for gay rights
d. sympathy for people who live in poverty
B
An appreciation for classical music, crusading for gay rights, and sympathy for people who live in poverty are not common in American culture. People who value these things have usually consciously chosen to value them and are aware that others often do not share these values. Belief in God is acquired through socialization, is commonly found among Americans, and is often assumed to be true of all Americans. Belief in God is the implicit value.
You might also like to view...
Which statement describes an essential requirement for stereotype threat to occur?
a. The individual in question must be a member of a minority group. b. The individual in question must be aware of negative stereotypes about his or her group. c. The individual in question must have below-average ability for the task in question. d. The individual in question must regularly participate in activities that draw racial disapproval from others.
In comparison to obedience and compliance, conformity
a. involves less direct pressure from others. b. occurs only in response to the behavior of a group of others. c. requires the physical presence of at least one other person. d. is more likely to produce destructive behaviors.
A technique of behavior therapy in which the client is gradually exposed to the feared object while simultaneously practicing relaxation is called:
A. free association B. transference C. flooding D. systematic desensitization
The advent of psychotropic drugs in the 1950s was considered a major revolution in the treatment of mental disorders because ____
a. the medications slowly reduced patients' symptoms b. patients were able to focus their attention without resorting to therapy c. use of medications revised the strong belief in the psychological basis of mental illness d. stays in mental hospitals were shortened and became more cost-effective