Which of These Statements Regarding the Judgments People Make About

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements regarding the judgments people make about others is false?

• A) People make quick assessments and judgments about others in order to save time.
• B) The judgments people make enable them to process a great deal of information very quickly.
• C) Quickly categorizing the people one meets is a very common and widespread practice.
• D) Most of the time the quick judgments that people make are remarkably comprehensive and accurate.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Alterations

Changes in behavior or thinking that are dysfunctional and hinder a person's ability to adjust to situations effectively.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and/or expressions that make a person (self-identity) or group (particular social category or cultural identity) different from others.

Generalized Amnesia

A condition marked by a complete loss of memory, affecting the individual's identity and autobiographical information without impairment of other cognitive functions.

Localized Amnesia

A memory loss confined to specific times, places, or events, often due to trauma or stress.