A Stereotype Is

question 145

Multiple Choice

A stereotype is

• A) an organized cluster of ideas about categories of social events attributions.
• B) a widely held belief that people will behave in a certain way.
• C) an estimate as to the correlation between a social trait and its association with behavior.
• D) a widely held belief that people will have certain characteristics because of their membership in a specific group.

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Definitions:

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself and a lack of empathy for others.

Self-esteem

The subjective evaluation or perception of one's own worth or value.

Self-discrepancy Theory

A psychological theory that explains how differences between individuals' actual, ideal, and ought selves can impact their emotional states.

Actual Self

The concept referring to how individuals see themselves currently.