The Creation of Unreliable Generalizations That Distort the Reality of Persons,groups,and

question 14

Multiple Choice

The creation of unreliable generalizations that distort the reality of persons,groups,and cultures is indicative of

• A)posture enabling.
• B)the surveillance function.
• C)the narcotizing dysfunction.
• D)stereotyping.

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Definitions:

Social Level

Pertains to the societal or community aspect of social structures or hierarchies, focusing on the collective rather than the individual.

Individual Level

Analysis or consideration of phenomena, effects, or processes that pertain to single units or entities, such as a person.

Information Asymmetry

A situation where one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other, leading to an imbalance of power.

Goal Displacement

The phenomenon whereby the primary goal is overshadowed by secondary goals, often leading to a shift in focus or purpose.