Which of the Following Statements Concerning Social Categorization Is CORRECT

question 255

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning social categorization is CORRECT?

• A) It occurs without conscious awareness.
• B) It is deliberate and conscious.
• C) People who do it tend to be young and naïve.
• D) It is a relatively new phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, which can influence relationships and interactions.

Attraction Test

A method or experiment designed to measure the appeal or attractiveness of an object, individual, or concept.

Attachment Behaviour

The tendency of an infant to maintain close physical proximity to the mother or primary caregiver.

Bowlby

John Bowlby was a British psychologist best known for his work in developing Attachment Theory, which emphasized the importance of early emotional bonds between children and their caregivers.