A Belief About the Characteristics of Members of a Group

question 74

Multiple Choice

A belief about the characteristics of members of a group that are applied generally to most members of the group is known as a(n)

• A)fundamental attribution error.
• B)prejudice.
• C)stereotype.
• D)self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Past Experiences

The collective events or occurrences in one's life that shape perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors.

Personality

Individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Script Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that guide our understanding and expectations of social and role-specific behaviors.

Persons And Events

Refers to the individuals involved and occurrences in a given context, highlighting the importance of human actions and historical happenings.