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:

Dehumanisation

Stripping people of their dignity and humanity.

Dignity

The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.

Humanity

The collective qualities, characteristics, and conditions that define human beings, including compassion, social bonds, and ethical values.

Bystander Apathy Paradigm

A social psychological theory that explains why individuals do not offer help in an emergency situation when other people are present.