When Groups Can Be Characterized by Both Positive and Negative

question 103

True/False

When groups can be characterized by both positive and negative stereotypes,a person's mood will influence which stereotypes are more likely to come to mind.

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Definitions:

Intergroup Attitudes

Feelings, beliefs, and behaviors directed toward people based on their membership in a specific group.

Nonverbal Behavior

Communication without words, which includes gestures, facial expressions, and body language.

National In-group

The phenomenon of identifying more closely and positively with one's own nation or ethnic group, while maintaining a less favorable attitude towards other groups.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal rules.