According to Lee Jussim (1991), the Source of Real-Life Expectancies

question 42

Multiple Choice

According to Lee Jussim (1991) , the source of real-life expectancies is likely

• A) erroneous stereotypes about groups.
• B) previous observations of behavioral tendencies.
• C) authoritarian personality traits.
• D) a cognitive bias to seek incongruent information.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Possibilities

Imagined scenarios or conditions that can be considered when reasoning or planning without necessarily having a basis in reality.

Hierarchical Classification

A system of organizing entities into a graded series of levels based on characteristics or criteria, often used in biology for the classification of organisms.

Conservation of Number

A cognitive ability, identified by Piaget, where a child understands that the quantity of a set of items remains the same even if its appearance changes.

Cognitive Skill

The mental ability required for tasks that involve processing information, such as thinking, remembering, problem-solving, and paying attention.