What Results When Specific and Significant Impressions Become Generalities

question 5

Multiple Choice

What results when specific and significant impressions become generalities?

• A)Stereotypes
• B)Semantics
• C)Distortions
• D)Symbols
• E)Connotation

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that involves attributing positive events to one's own character but attributing negative events to external factors.

Halo Effect

A mental shortcut where the general perception of an individual, corporation, brand, or product shapes the observer's emotions and opinions regarding that entity's attributes or qualities.

Attractive Faces

Facial features or characteristics that are considered aesthetically pleasing or beautiful according to social or cultural standards.

Unattractive Faces

Refers to facial appearances that are generally perceived as not aesthetically pleasing or less attractive according to societal standards.