Based on Statistics, Which 16-Year-Old Female Is Most Likely to Die

question 89

Multiple Choice

Based on statistics, which 16-year-old female is most likely to die in an incident involving an automobile accident?

• A)Jill, who is European American
• B)Jane, who is African American
• C)Jessie, who is Hispanic American
• D)Joan, who is Asian American

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Definitions:

Group Standard

A set of norms or expected behaviors shared by a group of individuals.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience psychological discomfort (dissonance) when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Role-Playing Theory

The concept that individuals learn and understand roles by acting them out, which can influence their behavior and perceptions in various social contexts.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory focused on how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior.