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Yi-Chen · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

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