The Discontinuity Effect Refers to ____

question 122

Multiple Choice

The discontinuity effect refers to ____.

• A)the fact that, even when faced with strong evidence counter to their stereotypes, people tend to hold onto their stereotypes and simply allow that there are "exceptions"
• B)the fact that people's explicit attitudes do not always match their implicit attitudes
• C)the tendency for people to exclude themselves from a category when stereotyping that category
• D)the fact that groups tend to be more prone to hostile competition than individuals are

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Definitions:

Human Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

The Id

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory referring to the part of the mind that contains innate psychic energy, primarily responsible for instincts and desires.

Within-Family Differences

Variations or disparities in traits, behaviors, or achievements among siblings within the same family.

Genetic Differences

Genetic differences refer to the variation in DNA sequences among individuals within a species, contributing to diversity in physical appearance, susceptibility to diseases, and other traits.