Louis Wirth Defined a Minority Group as Those Who

question 22

Multiple Choice

Louis Wirth defined a minority group as those who:

• A)are the same in every way except in the portion of members in public office.
• B)are treated differently on the basis of their cultural or physical characteristics.
• C)look and act like the dominant group, but have some taint in their history.
• D)receive equal economic, but not sociocultural rewards.

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Definitions:

The Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where an observer's overall impression of a person, company, brand, or product influences their feelings and thoughts about that entity's character or properties.

Leniency Errors

A bias in assessment or judgment processes where the evaluator tends to consistently rate others more favorably than warranted.

Interviewer Illusion

A cognitive bias occurring when interviewers overestimate their ability to evaluate interviewees accurately.

360-Degree Feedback

A performance appraisal system where an employee receives confidential feedback from supervisors, peers, and subordinates, often including self-assessment.