Discrimination Is the __________ Component of Negative Attitudes Toward a Group

question 4

Multiple Choice

Discrimination is the __________ component of negative attitudes toward a group of people.

• A) cognitive
• B) pejorative
• C) affective
• D) behavioral

Differentiate between individualism and collectivism and their impacts on social behavior and attributions.

Describe the self-serving bias and its demonstration through experimental research.

Understand the fundamental attribution error and its influence on perception of others’ behaviors.

Recognize and explain the concept of out-group homogeneity bias.

---

Definitions:

Milgram's Obedience

A series of experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram, demonstrating individuals' willingness to obey authority figures, even to the extent of causing harm to others.

Burger's Replication

A study or experiment that attempts to replicate the findings of a previous study conducted by a researcher named Burger, often in the context of psychology.

Authority Figures

Individuals who hold power or influence over others, often in positions of leadership or governance, and are recognized for their skills, knowledge, or position.

Stanford Prison Study

A psychological experiment that investigated the effects of perceived power and authority on behavior, conducted by Philip Zimbardo.