In Some Cases,people Misleadingly Make Inferences About Certain Types of Individuals

question 33

Multiple Choice

In some cases,people misleadingly make inferences about certain types of individuals from information about groups that might not be exclusively composed of those individuals.What is this called?

• A) rapport
• B) non-correlation
• C) ecological fallacy
• D) vraisemblance
• E) measurement error

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Definitions:

Prejudiced Attitudes

Biased opinions or feelings toward members of specific groups, often based on stereotypes rather than personal experience.

LaPiere

A reference to Richard LaPiere, a sociologist known for his studies on attitudes and social behaviors, particularly regarding prejudice and discrimination.

Correspondence

In communication, it refers to the exchange of messages or information between two or more parties either through speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

Attitudes And Behaviour

The study of the relationship between people's evaluative orientations and their actions, emphasizing how attitudes can influence or predict behavior.