Stigma Associated with Attending a Group Is an Example of an Environmental

question 11

True/False

Stigma associated with attending a group is an example of an environmental influence on group development.

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecies

Predictions that directly or indirectly cause themselves to become true.

Prejudices

Preconceived opinions or judgments about individuals or groups that are not based on reason or actual experience, often manifesting as biases or discrimination.

Stereotypes

Generalized beliefs or expectations about a particular group of people that may not accurately reflect reality.

Prejudice Reduction

Strategies and techniques aimed at decreasing negative biases and judgments towards certain groups.