Consider this experiment: people were asked to write down a random two-digit number on a blank sheet of paper. Then, they were asked to estimate the price of an object (such as a cordless keyboard). The experimenter found a positive correlation between the two numbers – the larger the random 2-digit number, the larger the estimated price of the keyboard. What cognitive bias best explains this result?

Match the following theoretical perspectives with their descriptions:

Which statement best reflects the role of warmth and competence in the formation of stereotypes?

How does intersectionality theory explain the interaction of different identity categories that people hold?

Which sociological theory would analyze how managerial biases in the hiring process, such as those highlighted in the Kraus Study, contribute to the perpetuation of social class disparities and power imbalances?

What is the primary lesson from the Milgram experiment regarding human behavior and authority?

Think back to the study of phone conversations that was examining the Pygmalion effect. When heterosexual men believed that the woman they were speaking to was physically attractive, they perceived her behavior to be…

What are the two primary forms of diversity as discussed in lecture?

Based on the definition of diversity as “the presence of socially meaningful differences among members of a dyad or group,” which scenario best illustrates this concept?

Research has indicated a correlation between levels of prejudice and lifespan. According to studies, how does expressing high levels of prejudice affect an individual’s lifespan compared to those who express low levels of prejudice?