The Collection of People That We Perceive as "Different" Than

question 121

Multiple Choice

The collection of people that we perceive as "different" than us is known as the

• A) thin slice.
• B) scapegoat.
• C) schema.
• D) outgroup.

---

Definitions:

Drive

An aroused state that occurs because of a physiological need.

Optimum Arousal Theory

The theory that individuals perform best and are most productive at a moderate level of arousal, rather than at lower or higher levels.

Moderate Arousal

An optimal level of alertness or activation that enhances performance on tasks or activities, according to Yerkes-Dodson Law.

Biological Deprivation

A lack of essential biological needs, such as food, water, and sleep, that can lead to severe physical and psychological consequences.