Asked by Ashley Jenkins on Jun 25, 2024
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Studies about exposure to high-status exemplars of black people such as former U.S. President Barack Obama have generated which result pertaining to racial attitudes?
A) Racial attitudes follow the mere exposure effect and automatically change over time.
B) Racial attitudes seem very resistant to change on a societal level.
C) Racial attitudes are very difficult to measure and results appear inconclusive.
D) Racial attitudes are very easy to change because deliberate attitudes override automatic attitudes.
High-Status Exemplars
Influential individuals or models within a society or group, often looked up to for guidance or imitation due to their perceived higher status.
Racial Attitudes
The beliefs, feelings, and predispositions individuals hold towards people of other races, often influenced by societal, cultural, and personal experiences.
Barack Obama
The 44th President of the United States, serving from 2009 to 2017, known for being the first African American to hold the office.
- Identify mechanisms through which attitudes can be changed.
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SR
Simran RamanaJun 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Racial attitudes are deeply ingrained and complex, making them resistant to quick changes even with exposure to high-status individuals from minority groups.
Learning Objectives
- Identify mechanisms through which attitudes can be changed.