When People Judge Someone on the Basis of the Perception

question 90

Multiple Choice

When people judge someone on the basis of the perception of a group they are a part of, they are using the shortcut called ________.

• A) assumed similarity
• B) self-serving bias
• C) the halo effect
• D) stereotyping

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Definitions:

Hydrolyzed

The process where a compound undergoes decomposition as a result of interacting with water.

Crystallinity

The degree to which a solid material has a crystal structure, impacting its physical properties like melting point and hardness.

Polymer

Large molecules made from repeating subunits called monomers, utilized in various applications from plastics to DNA.

Reaction

A process in which substances interact to form new substances with different chemical and physical properties.