Asked by Mario Donawa on Apr 30, 2024
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A participant in a social psychology research study reacts negatively to the nonsense syllable " chakaka " during the experiment. This instinctive response is an example of a_____
A) thought that is gradually evaluated in a delayed and conscious manner.
B) thought that is eventually evaluated in an immediate and conscious manner.
C) thought that is initially evaluated in an immediate and unconscious manner.
D) thought that is finally evaluated in a delayed and unconscious manner.
Nonsense Syllable
A string of letters or sounds that does not have a meaning in any language, often used in memory and learning experiments.
Instinctive Response
A natural or innate reaction to a stimulus or situation, which occurs without the need for conscious thought.
Unconscious Manner
Behavior or actions performed without conscious awareness or intent, often driven by subconscious processes.
- Identify the process of automatic evaluation and its impact on attitudes.
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Mariah QuinneyMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The negative reaction to the nonsense syllable "chakaka" without deliberate thought suggests an immediate and unconscious evaluation of the stimulus, characteristic of instinctive responses.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the process of automatic evaluation and its impact on attitudes.