According to the text, which type of tool is used to measure automatic preferences such as one's attitude toward different groups?
a. Implicit Association Test (IAT)
b. Stereotype Content Model
c. Evaluative Priming Task
d. Fixed Action Patterns (FAPS)
Answer: a. Implicit Association Test (IAT)
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