When a Person Is Characterized by Others Based on a Single

question 85

Multiple Choice

When a person is characterized by others based on a single characteristic, such as being shunned or rejected, he or she is experiencing the effects of

• A) stigma.
• B) maladaptive behavior.
• C) social deviance.
• D) stereotypical response.

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Definitions:

Analogy

A cognitive process of transferring information or meaning from a particular subject (the analogue or source) to another (the target), often used in problem-solving and learning.

Problem Solver

An individual or tool that identifies, analyzes, and finds solutions to complex or challenging situations.

Pertinent

Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; aptly or effectively related.

Stroop Effect

A phenomenon demonstrating the interference in reaction time when performing a task, typically illustrated by the difficulty of naming the color of a word when the word itself is a different color.