When People Estimate That They Have Encountered More Confirmations of an Association

question 35

Multiple Choice

When people estimate that they have encountered more confirmations of an association between social traits then they have actually seen they have

• A) created a stereotype.
• B) made an illusory correlation.
• C) made a covariation inference.
• D) created a social schema.

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Definitions:

Participatory

Involving or allowing participation or involvement from all members or parts of a group or community.

Satisfied

The feeling of contentment or fulfillment that arises when needs, desires, or expectations are effectively met.

Socioemotional Selectivity Theory

A theory suggesting that as people age, they prioritize emotionally meaningful goals and relationships over acquiring new information or meeting new people.

Older Adults

Individuals in the later stages of life, often considered to be those aged 65 years and older.