The Opposite of "Hyper-" Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The opposite of "hyper-" is:

• A) anti-.
• B) hypo-.
• C) epi-.
• D) pre-.

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Definitions:

Racial Profiling

The discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, religion or national origin.

Stereotyping

A cognitive process where individuals assign identical attributes to all members of a group, regardless of the actual variation among the members.

Social Loafing

A phenomenon in group settings where individuals reduce their effort because they believe other members of the group will compensate.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).