An involuntary negative reaction to a member of a stigmatized group is more likely to be the result of an ________ attitude.

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An involuntary negative reaction suggests an automatic or implicit bias, which is often outside of conscious control. Therefore, an implicit attitude (Choice B) is more likely to be the cause of the reaction towards a member of a stigmatized group. Explicit attitudes (Choice A) are conscious and deliberate beliefs and opinions that a person is aware of and can verbalize. Uncontrollable (Choice C) and angry (Choice E) are not accurate descriptions of attitudes. Egalitarian (Choice D) refers to a belief in equality and does not necessarily relate to a negative reaction towards a stigmatized group.

An Involuntary Negative Reaction to a Member of a Stigmatized