Which of the Following Examples Best Captures the Social-Psychological Concept

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best captures the social-psychological concept of a stereotype?

• A) Nicole avoids homeless people on the street.
• B) Arlene refuses to enter an elevator in which men are riding.
• C) Cindy does not have any friends outside of her sorority.
• D) Mitch believes that women are seductive, duplicitous, and not to be trusted.
• E) Aaron becomes uncomfortable when a man sits too close to him.

Analyze the impact of cognitive dissonance in real-life scenarios and decision-making.

Understand how attitudes are formed, maintained, and changed.

Understand the basic concepts and theories related to aggression and prosocial behavior.

Identify factors that contribute to or reduce the likelihood of aggressive behavior.

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Definitions:

Compensating Differential

The additional amount of income that a worker requires to accept a job that is less desirable in some way compared to a job with no undesirable attributes.

Long-term Health Problems

Chronic medical conditions that persist for an extended period, often requiring ongoing management and treatment.

National Average

A statistical measure that represents the central or typical value in a set of data for a country.

Compensation

Payment or benefits provided to an employee or an individual as a recompense for their work or for damage/injury.