Oversimplified Images of the Traits of People Who Belong to a Particular

question 162

Multiple Choice

Oversimplified images of the traits of people who belong to a particular social group are referred to as

• A)social stereotypes.
• B)social dogmatics.
• C)discriminative stimuli.
• D)group prejudices.

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Definitions:

Basic Anxiety

A theory by Karen Horney that refers to feeling helpless and insecure as a child, which can affect adult personality.

Neurotic Needs

In psychology, these are unhealthy desires or tendencies that individuals develop as a result of anxiety and are attempts to manage this anxiety.

Compulsively

Acting driven by an irresistible urge, often against one's conscious wishes and in a repetitive, ritualistic manner.

Neurotic Trends

Psychological tendencies in an individual that lead to negative patterns of thought and behavior, often resulting from unresolved conflicts and anxieties.