Which of the Following Is an Unacceptable Explanation for Attitudes

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an unacceptable explanation for attitudes regarding same-sex marriage?

• A) An individual's religion is related to his or her views on the subject.
• B) An individual's views on the subject are innate.
• C) An individual's view on the issue is related to his or her political ideology.
• D) An individual's view on the issue is related to his or her education level.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified, and often inaccurate idea of the characteristics that typify a person, group, or thing, which can influence attitudes and behaviors towards them.

Cognitive Generalization

The extension of learned behavior or response to situations that are similar, but not identical, to the original learning environment.

Extremity Bias

The tendency for people to remember and give disproportionate weight to the most extreme examples or experiences.

Group Attribution Error

The tendency to erroneously attribute the behavior or attitudes of individuals within a group to the group as a whole.