On the test presented in this chapter, even people who claim they are not prejudiced against women working outside the home will nevertheless be slower and less accurate in classifying words into the categories of Male or Family as opposed to Female or Career.This indicates that we
A)can harbor implicit prejudices.
B)develop personal prejudices in childhood.
C)unlearn prejudices.
D)have an evolutionary predisposition to view women in a nurturing role.

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The fact that even people who claim they are not prejudiced against women working outside the home show implicit biases indicates that we can harbor implicit prejudices. The Implicit Association Test (IAT) measures implicit biases, which are attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner. These biases can be contradictory to our conscious beliefs and values, and they may affect how we perceive and treat others.

On the Test Presented in This Chapter, Even People Who