If Someone from Texas and Someone from Massachusetts Were Asked

question 146

Multiple Choice

If someone from Texas and someone from Massachusetts were asked about their stereotypes of Hollywood actors, they would probably have remarkably similar stereotypes. This is because stereotypes are perpetuated in a culture on a large scale through __________.

• A) heredity
• B) religion
• C) the media
• D) politicians

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive

Relating to, characteristic of, or affected by a disorder that involves persistent thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as an attempt to control these thoughts.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that treats problems by modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach aimed at revealing and resolving unconscious conflicts, often through exploring past experience and relationships.

Dimensional Approach

A method of understanding mental health conditions along a continuum rather than as distinct categories, suggesting a range of severity for symptoms.