Why do psychologists use the implicit association test (IAT) to measure racial prejudices?
a. The IAT produces scores that match the normal distribution
b. The IAT measures prejudices that people don't admit.
c. The IAT measures the way people actually behave in everyday life.
d. The IAT can be administered without getting informed consent.
b
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