Prejudicial Stereotypes Are So Pervasive and Insidious They Often Operate

question 218

True/False

Prejudicial stereotypes are so pervasive and insidious they often operate automatically,even in people who truly renounce prejudice.

Understand and apply the concept of critical thinking in evaluating psychological claims.

Recognize the empirical approach and its application in psychology.

Identify key attitudes of scientific inquiry, including curiosity, skepticism, and humility.

Understand the historical development of psychology as a scientific discipline.

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Definitions:

Decision

The act or process of making choices or selecting an option from a range of possibilities, often after a period of deliberation.

Framing Effect

The tendency for people’s choices to be affected by how a choice is presented, or framed, such as whether it is worded in terms of potential losses or gains.

Potential Losses

Possible negative outcomes or detriments that could occur as a result of specific actions, decisions, or events.

Choices

The act of selecting between two or more possibilities, reflecting personal preference, values, or circumstances.