Jodi Wears Slacks or Jeans Almost All the Time, Rejecting

question 80

Multiple Choice

Jodi wears slacks or jeans almost all the time, rejecting skirts and dresses as too formal and sexist. However, when she is invited to attend an honours reception, she borrows a skirt to wear so she will fit in with the other guests. This is an example of

• A) normative social influence.
• B) self-efficacy.
• C) psychological reactance.
• D) informational social influence.

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Definitions:

Prejudiced

Having preconceived opinions or judgments about people or groups without sufficient knowledge or experience.

Psychological Theories

The broad range of concepts and frameworks within psychology that seek to explain the behavior, thoughts, emotions, and interactions of individuals.

Prejudice And Discrimination

The holding of preconceived negative attitudes towards individuals or groups, leading to unfair treatment.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that sees social conflict as the basis of society and social change, emphasizing power disparities and material inequality.