Use of Subjective Measurement Scales When Making Comparisons Between Members

question 20

Multiple Choice

Use of subjective measurement scales when making comparisons between members of different groups can result in ________.

• A)within-group comparisons
• B)social creativity
• C)benevolent sexism
• D)shifting standards
• E)between-group comparisons

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Definitions:

Persuasion

Engaging in activities aimed at altering a person's opinions, emotions, or conduct through persuasive discourse, rationalization, or attraction.

Attribution

Attribution is the process of inferring the causes behind behaviors and events, leading to an understanding of why things happen.

Causality Analysis

The examination of cause-and-effect relationships between variables.

Stereotype

A fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people.