Which of the following is a criticism of the Implicit Associations Test (IAT)?
a. The IAT may measure only familiarity with a stereo-type, not actual prejudice.
b. The IAT actually measures explicit prejudice, not implicit prejudice.
c. The IAT is not reliable when subjects are retested.
d. Subjects can change their responses to make themselves appear less prejudiced.
Answer: A
Rationale: The IAT is actually measuring what an individual knows about stereotypes rather than his or her tendency to discriminate.
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