Roger holds a number of negative stereotypes about women; ...

[Yi-Chen]

Roger holds a number of negative stereotypes about women; specifically, he thinks that most women are manipulative, vain, and lazy. In trying to understand why Roger holds these stereotypes, which of the following questions would a social psychologist be MOST likely to ask?
 
  a. Does Roger feel so intimidated by women that he expresses these negative stereotypes in order to cover up his deep-seeded lack of self-esteem?
  b. Did Roger have a difficult relationship with his mother as a young child that might have fostered negative attitudes toward all women?
  c. Does Roger have a physical brain abnormality?
  d. Has Roger been exposed to these stereotypes in the media, or has he perhaps had a few limited (but negative) interactions with women that might have helped to perpetuate these stereotypes?

Question 2

A physiological reaction that entails a quickened heartbeat and more labored breathing would most likely be linked to ____.
 
  a. control
  b. arousal
  c. drive
  d. motivation

[mirabriestensky]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B

[Yi-Chen]

TYSM

[bassamabas]

Excellent