An Overgeneralized Belief About the Traits and Attributes of Members

question 85

Multiple Choice

An overgeneralized belief about the traits and attributes of members of a particular group is known as:

• A)discrimination.
• B)a stereotype.
• C)prejudice.
• D)ethnocentrism.

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Definitions:

Relationship

The manner through which two or more ideas, items, or individuals are linked, or the condition of being linked.

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that are likely to vary or change from one situation to another in an experiment or study.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Population

The total number of individuals within a species or a designated area at a specific time.