The Text Points Out That Students' Reactions to the Terms

question 21

Multiple Choice

The text points out that students' reactions to the terms stepparent and stepchild is generally:

• A)positive.
• B)negative.
• C)indifferent.
• D)extremely hostile.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Set

A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another.

Stereotypes

Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular group or category of people that can lead to prejudiced attitudes and behaviors.

Perceptual Adaptation

In vision, the ability to adjust to an artificially displaced or even inverted visual field.

Apparent Location

The perceived position of an object or event in space, which may differ from its actual position.