A Set of Beliefs About the Characteristics of People in a Group

question 115

Multiple Choice

A set of beliefs about the characteristics of people in a group that is generalized to all group members is called a _____.

• A)cognitive bias
• B)cognitive resonance
• C)negative schema
• D)stereotype

Understand the various types of taxes applicable to supplemental wages.

Identify components and exceptions of supplemental wage payments.

Calculate FUTA tax obligations for multiple employments.

Apply the percentage method for determining federal income tax withholding.

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Definitions:

Conflicts

Occurrences or situations where differing needs, beliefs, or interests lead to opposition or struggle, whether between individuals, groups, or within oneself.

Innate Needs

Fundamental requirements inherent to human beings that are essential for survival and development, such as needs for food, safety, and love.

Learned Behaviors

Actions or reactions that individuals acquire through interaction with the environment and through reinforcement.

Needs-Hierarchy Theory

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow, suggesting that individuals have a set of needs that exist in a hierarchy, starting from basic physical needs to self-actualization.