Marcella is high on external motivation to control prejudiced responses and low on internal motivation. If she is put in settings in which she cannot avoid intergroup contact, she is most likely to

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Marcella's high external motivation means that she is concerned with appearing non-prejudiced to others, rather than genuinely changing her internal beliefs. In settings where she cannot avoid intergroup contact, she will likely feel pressure to continue this external facade, leading to a focus on avoiding appearing prejudiced and feeling frustrated by having to control any prejudiced feelings. She may also report feeling pressured to act in a politically correct manner. Therefore, all of the above options are likely outcomes for Marcella in this situation.

Marcella Is High on External Motivation to Control Prejudiced Responses