Social Categorization Is Advantageous Because It

question 54

Multiple Choice

Social categorization is advantageous because it

• A) leads to more accurate social perception.
• B) encourages us to take longer to make judgments about others.
• C) saves time and effort to make inferences about people.
• D) is generally based on realistic assumptions.

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Definitions:

Gestaltist

A practitioner or adherent of Gestalt psychology, which emphasizes understanding the mind and behavior by looking at the human mind and behavior as a whole rather than by analyzing its components.

Structuralist

An advocate or follower of structuralism, a methodology that elements of human culture must be understood by way of their relationship to a broader, overarching system or structure.

Self-Actualization

Fulfilling or actualizing an individual's capabilities and potential, perceived as an innate urge or demand in every person.

Humanism

A philosophical and ethical stance that emphasizes the value and agency of human beings, individually and collectively, often emphasizing human dignity and concerns.