Explaining the Behavior of Out-Group Members on the Basis of the Characteristic

question 101

Multiple Choice

Explaining the behavior of out-group members on the basis of the characteristic that sets them apart is known as the

• A) fundamental attribution error.
• B) self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C) out-group homogeneity effect.
• D) out-group heterogeneity effect.

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Definitions:

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in early childhood where learning occurs through interacting with the environment using basic motor and sensory skills.

Formal Operational

Formal operational is a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically, typically developing during adolescence.

Postoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children ages 7 to 11 start to use logic and operational thinking but are not yet able to handle abstract reasoning.

Systematically

Carried out using stepwise methods or systems, indicating an approach that is methodical and organized.