Are Widely Held Beliefs That People Have Certain Characteristics Because

question 35

Multiple Choice

are widely held beliefs that people have certain characteristics because of their membership in a particular group.

• A) Attributions
• B) Stereotypes
• C) Person perceptions
• D) Self-fulfilling prophecies

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Definitions:

Fortunes

Large amounts of money or very valuable assets, often acquired or accumulated over time.

Poverty Line

A threshold set by governments or organizations to define the minimum income necessary to cover basic living costs, below which individuals are considered to be living in poverty.

Income Quintile

A statistical measure that divides a population into five equal groups according to their income levels, used to analyze income distribution.

Highest Quintile

Refers to the top 20% of the population sorted by income or wealth, indicating those with the highest levels of each.