Stereotypes Are Mental Conceptions That Can Strongly Influence the Way

question 5

Multiple Choice

Stereotypes are mental conceptions that can strongly influence the way we interpret the behaviors of individuals belonging to specific racial or ethnic groups. A stereotype is most similar to a

• A) signal detector.
• B) perceptual adaptation.
• C) perceptual set.
• D) difference threshold.

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Definitions:

Evolution

The mechanism by which diverse living entities are considered to have emerged and spread from their predecessors over the course of earthly history.

Genetic Changes

Alterations in the DNA sequence of an organism, which can be due to mutations, gene flow, genetic drift, or natural selection.

Vertebrates

A subphylum of chordates that includes fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals; possess a bony vertebral column.

Common Ancestor

The latest ancestor from whom all members of a specific group directly originate.