An Overall Impression of a Person or Situation Based on One

question 53

Multiple Choice

An overall impression of a person or situation based on one characteristic, either favorable or unfavorable, is an example of:

• A) projection.
• B) the halo effect.
• C) perceptual defense.
• D) stereotyping.
• E) attribution.

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Definitions:

Iliopsoas

A large muscle group consisting of the iliacus and psoas major muscles, crucial for flexing the hip and spinal articulation.

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, extending from the hip to the knee, involved in flexing, abducting, and rotating the thigh.

Knee-Jerk Reflex

A rapid, automatic response to a stimulus, such as a tap on the knee tendon, that tests the integrity of the nervous system.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, a neural mechanism maintaining muscle tone and posture.