The Part of a Person's Self-Concept That Is Based on His

question 117

Multiple Choice

The part of a person's self-concept that is based on his or her identification with a particular social group in society is called __________.

• A) the fundamental attribution error
• B) self-serving bias
• C) ethnocentrism
• D) social identity

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Definitions:

Internalized Racism

The process by which individuals in marginalized racial groups absorb and accept racist attitudes and beliefs towards their own race, often as a result of societal influence.

Ethnocentric Bias

The tendency to view one's own culture or group as superior to others, often leading to misjudgment and misunderstanding of other cultures.

Stigmatization

The act of marking or branding a person or group as less worthy or disgraceful, leading to discrimination or exclusion based on certain traits or behaviors.

Minority Groups

Refers to segments of a population that are differentiated from the majority by ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural characteristics.