Negative Feelings Directed at Others Strictly Because of Their Membership

question 95

Multiple Choice

Negative feelings directed at others strictly because of their membership in a particular social category is called

• A) discrimination.
• B) prejudice.
• C) the outgroup homogeneity effect.
• D) the ingroup homogeneity effect.

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Definitions:

Feeling/Emotion

A complex psychological state involving one's personal experiences, beliefs, and physical responses.

Lack of Credibility

A situation where an individual, organization, or piece of information is not considered believable or trustworthy.

Communication Barrier

Any obstacle that impedes the flow of information between individuals or groups, making communication less effective.

Filtering

The process of selectively presenting information, often to remove or reduce the impact of potentially negative aspects.