Given the Tendency of People to Categorize Information According to Preformed

question 227

Multiple Choice

Given the tendency of people to categorize information according to preformed schemas,which of the following stereotypes would Juan,a 65-year-old political liberal and fitness enthusiast,be most likely to have?

• A)"People who exercise regularly are very extraverted."
• B)"All political liberals are advocates of a reduced defense budget."
• C)"Young people today have no sense of responsibility."
• D)"Older people are lazy."

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Definitions:

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring; a measure of reproduction efficiency.

Agrarianism

A social and political philosophy that values rural society as superior to urban society and sees farming as a way of life that can shape ideal social values.

Earth's Population

The total number of human beings currently living on the planet, which is subject to change due to factors like birth rates, mortality rates, and migration.

Population Growth

Population growth is the increase in the number of individuals in a population, often measured by the birth rate minus the death rate plus net migration.