Although Psychologists Usually Refer to Stereotypes Only in a __________

question 59

Multiple Choice

Although psychologists usually refer to stereotypes only in a __________ sense, it is possible for a person to have a __________ stereotype about a particular group.

• A) benign; destructive
• B) positive; negative
• C) negative; positive
• D) specific; diffuse

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Definitions:

Informational Influence

A process by which individuals change their opinions or behaviors to align with those of a group or authority figure, based on the information or evidence presented.

Defensive Influence

The impact of psychological defense mechanisms in shaping an individual's behavior or response to certain stimuli or situations.

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to the positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified, generalized images or ideas about a group of people, ignoring individual differences.