Which of the Following Phenomena Usually Involves an Excessively Negative,overgeneralized

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following phenomena usually involves an excessively negative,overgeneralized assumption about a socially defined category of people?

• A)self-fulfilling prophecy
• B)confirmation bias
• C)attitude
• D)stereotype

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Definitions:

Chondrosarcoma

A type of cancer that forms in the cartilage of the body, typically affecting the bones.

Malignant Tumor

A type of cancerous growth capable of invading and destroying nearby tissue and spreading to other parts of the body.

Cartilage

A strong, tough, elastic tissue forming part of the skeletal system; precalcified bone in infants and young children.

Smooth Muscle

Involuntary non-striated muscle found in walls of hollow organs like intestines and blood vessels, controlling their movements.