The Explanations That People Create to Account for Behavior Vary

question 39

Multiple Choice

The explanations that people create to account for behavior vary depending on

• A)the type of situation.
• B)the age of the person.
• C)the strength of the social beliefs and whether they have been violated.
• D)all of these.

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Definitions:

Stereotype Threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's social group, which can hinder performance.

Disadvantaged Groups

Populations that suffer from economic, societal, or educational deficiencies compared to the general community.

Caucasian

Refers to people of European, North African, or Southwest Asian ancestry.

African Americans

A racial or ethnic group in the United States with ancestry from any of the black populations of Africa.