Which of the Following Statements Illustrates Why Stereotypes Should Be

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements illustrates why stereotypes should be avoided when using age and life- cycle segmentation?

• A)Some 70 year olds use wheelchairs;others play tennis.
• B)The majority of 20 year olds have to work;the same holds true for 30 and 40 year olds.
• C)Old women love to shop;young women love it more!
• D)Most 10- year- old boys are mischievous.
• E)both C and D

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Definitions:

Authoritarianism

A governing system centered on concentrated power and authority, often lacking democratic participation or personal freedoms.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Sociocultural Factors

Elements that impact an individual's life and behavior, which emerge from the societal and cultural context they live in.

Social Dominance Orientation

A personality trait characterized by a preference for hierarchy in social situations and endorsement of inequality among groups.