Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of a Stereotype

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a stereotype?

• A) Stereotyping provides a way of justifying our own biases.
• B) Stereotyping leads people to make attributions that are consistent with their prejudiced beliefs.
• C) Stereotypes are relatively flexible and change if individuals are provided with new information that is inconsistent with their beliefs.
• D) Stereotypes tend to generate self-fulfilling prophecies.

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Definitions:

Variable-Interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule where reinforcements are provided at unpredictable time intervals, promoting steady response rates.

Postreinforcement Pause

A moment of no response or inactivity that occurs just after reinforcement in a fixed-interval schedule of reinforcement in operant conditioning.

Fixed Ratio Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, promoting a high and steady rate of responding.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning where the intensity of a behavior is altered through rewards or penalties.