An Obsession Is a

question 141

Multiple Choice

An obsession is a

• A) ritual or habit.
• B) physical ailment without a medical basis.
• C) false, unfounded belief.
• D) repetitive, unwelcome thought.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified, and often inaccurate or generalized belief about a particular group of people.

Increased Contact

A strategy that seeks to improve relationships and reduce conflicts by encouraging more direct or frequent interactions between parties.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an impression formed from one trait or factor influences the perception of other traits.

Attribution Error

The cognitive bias that leads individuals to misattribute the reasons for their own or others' behaviors, often overestimating personality factors while underestimating situational influences.