According to the Textbook, Stereotyping Can Sometimes Be ____________ Because

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, stereotyping can sometimes be ____________ because it can ____________ our social environment.

• A) justified; increase our attention to the details of
• B) useful; decrease the time and effort needed to deal with
• C) destructive; lead us to introspect too much about
• D) harmful; decrease the predictability of

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Definitions:

Situations Require Thinking

Circumstances that necessitate careful consideration and mental effort to resolve or understand.

Puzzles to Solve

Puzzles to solve are problems or challenges that require critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find a solution.

Cognitive Miser

A theory suggesting that humans, to save mental energy, prefer to solve problems in the simplest way possible rather than in a more sophisticated but effort-intensive way.

Mentally Lazy

A reluctance or lack of desire to engage in cognitive tasks or challenges, preferring minimal mental effort or thought.