Research showing that Whites are less likely to help motorists in need if they are black and there are others available to help provides support for the idea of ______.

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This scenario aligns with the concept of aversive racism, which refers to a subtle, implicit form of bias that involves a conflict between egalitarian values and negative feelings or beliefs towards certain groups. In this case, the White individuals may not consciously hold racist beliefs, but they may have an underlying discomfort or reluctance to help Black individuals due to societal conditioning and stereotypes. This helps explain why they are less likely to help if there are other (White) individuals available to do so.

Research Showing That Whites Are Less Likely to Help Motorists