Which of the Following Is Not Listed in Your Text

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not listed in your text as a shortcut that people use in perceiving and interpreting the behavior of others?

• A)self- fulfilling prophecy
• B)assumed differences
• C)stereotyping
• D)selectivity

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Definitions:

Linguistic-Relativity Hypothesis

The theory that the structure of a language affects its speakers' world view or cognition, suggesting that language and thought are intertwined in complex ways.

Semanticity

The quality of language by which words and symbols have meaning and can be used to communicate complex ideas.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory proposed by Howard Gardner, suggesting that individuals possess a variety of intelligences (such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, etc.) rather than a single general intelligence.

Howard Gardner

An American developmental psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that intelligence is multi-dimensional.