The Superstition That Witches Can Cause Storms and Diseases by Casting

question 41

Multiple Choice

The superstition that witches can cause storms and diseases by casting spells is a:

• A) pseudoscientific belief.
• B) paranormal belief.
• C) psychological misconception.
• D) kind of thinking error.

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Definitions:

Negative Stereotypes

Preconceived and oversimplified beliefs about a particular group of people or things that are mostly unfavorable and can lead to discrimination.

Psychological Effects

The mental and emotional impacts or changes that occur in response to an external stimulus.

Attributional Ambiguity

The uncertainty faced by members of stigmatized groups about whether the treatment they receive is due to their personal characteristics or their group membership.

Negative Feelings

Unpleasant or undesirable emotions such as sadness, anger, or fear.