Social Categorization Is Advantageous Because It

question 88

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)frees up cognitive resources.
• D)is generally based on realistic assumptions.

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Definitions:

Inelastic

A situation where the demand or supply of a good or service is not significantly affected by changes in price.

Fastest-growing

Describes entities, sectors, or economies that are increasing in size, value, or importance at a more rapid pace than others within the same category.

Occupations

Refers to various jobs or professions that individuals engage in to earn income and contribute to the economy.

Elasticity Coefficient

A numerical measure of the responsiveness of the quantity demanded or supplied of a good or service to a change in one of its determinants, such as price.