Controversies have arisen about policies needed to handle illegal immigration.The claim has been made that many people who say they have no objection to immigration from Mexico so long as it is legal are really showing a bias against Mexican Americans.The best way to test this claim would be to have people who hold the belief that they object to illegal immigration but are not prejudiced against Mexican Americans take:

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The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is a psychological test that measures implicit biases, which are attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. The IAT is a reliable and valid measure of implicit biases and has been widely used to study prejudice and discrimination against various groups, including Mexican Americans. By taking the IAT, individuals can reveal their implicit bias against Mexican Americans, which can provide insights into whether their opposition to illegal immigration is grounded in prejudice or legitimate concerns about the law and its enforcement. A lie detector test or a long attitude questionnaire may not capture the unconscious biases that underlie people's attitudes and behaviors, whereas the IAT is specifically designed to reveal such biases. The Thematic Apperception Test is a projective test that is used to assess personality traits and motivations, and it is not directly relevant to the issue of bias against Mexican Americans in the context of illegal immigration policies.

Controversies Have Arisen About Policies Needed to Handle Illegal Immigration