A Set of Characteristics Believed to Be Shared by All

question 32

Multiple Choice

A set of characteristics believed to be shared by all members of a social category is a ________.

• A) unifying trait
• B) primacy effect
• C) stereotype
• D) perception

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Definitions:

Control Group

In an experiment, the group that does not receive the treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested groups do.

Experimental Group

In research, a group of subjects who are exposed to the variable under investigation, contrary to the control group, to assess the effect of that variable.

Treatment Group

A group of participants in an experiment that receives the intervention or treatment under investigation.

Informed Consent

A process in which individuals are fully informed about the procedures and risks of a treatment, study, or activity before agreeing to participate.