Unreliable Generalizations About All Members of a Group That Do

question 26

Multiple Choice

Unreliable generalizations about all members of a group that do not take into account individual differences within the group is called:

• A)stereotyping.
• B)traits.
• C)cultural attributes.
• D)prejudices.

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Definitions:

Manipulated

Altered, controlled, or handled skillfully, often with the implication of unfairness or deceit.

Optimism

A mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future.

Placebo

A harmless pill, medicine, or procedure prescribed more for the psychological benefit to the patient than for any physiological effect.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.