Gordon Allport Proposed That Prejudice Was

question 100

Multiple Choice

Gordon Allport proposed that prejudice was:

• A)primarily reinforced behaviour.
• B)the result of a perceptual error.
• C)highly dependent on culture.
• D)highly dependent on group size.

Acknowledge the evidence supporting trait theories across different cultures.

Compare individualist and collectivist cultures and their influence on behavior and personality.

Analyze the situation-trait debate and the stability of personality traits over time.

Explain the role of self-efficacy, locus of control, and reciprocal determinism in personality according to social cognitive theory.

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