Which of the following statements is true of the Implicit Association Test?

A. The test is based on questions such as "Would you prefer interacting with a member of Group X rather than Group Y?" that typically identify the most blatant prejudices.
B. The test was developed, in part, as a reaction to the frank and uncensored responses of people regarding their racial attitudes.
C. The test makes use of the fact that people's automatic reactions often provide the most valid indicator of what they actually believe.
D. The test proves that people cannot be prejudiced if they do not know that they are engaged in it.


Answer: C

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