People Are MOST Likely to Base Their Stereotypes of a Given

question 43

Multiple Choice

People are MOST likely to base their stereotypes of a given outgroup on ____.

• A)first-hand knowledge of the outgroup
• B)first-hand knowledge of other outgroups
• C)the assumption that the outgroup is just like the ingroup
• D)what they have heard about the outgroup from members of the ingroup

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Definitions:

Marital Infidelities

Acts of unfaithfulness or cheating in a marriage.

American Society

The social structure, cultural norms, and community life characteristic of the United States, marked by diversity and a range of societal values.

Traditional Norms

Established standards of behavior that are based on historical tradition rather than modern developments or innovations.

Mass Media

Technologies and platforms, such as television, newspapers, and the internet, that are used for the large-scale dissemination of information, entertainment, and advertising to widespread audiences.