Which of the Following Statements Is INCORRECT

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

• A) Negative stereotypes become more hostile during times of intergroup conflict.
• B) Once formed, stereotypes change very slowly.
• C) Stereotypes are acquired through contact with members of outgroups.
• D) Stereotypes make sense of intergroup relations.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from traumatic events or persistent failure to succeed.

Depression

A common mental disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy or motivation.

Mania

A state of abnormally elevated arousal, affect, and energy level, often indicative of a mental health condition.

Global Explanations

Broad interpretations or reasons given for events or behaviors that apply universally across different situations.