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.

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