Research Suggests That Stereotyping Can Sometimes Be ________ Because It

question 38

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that stereotyping can sometimes be ________ because it can ________ our social environment.

• A) justified; increase our attention to the details of
• B) useful; decrease the time and effort needed to deal with
• C) destructive; lead us to introspect too much about
• D) harmful; decrease the predictability of

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Definitions:

Binging and Purging

A pattern of eating behavior where excessive food consumption is followed by inappropriate methods to avoid weight gain, often seen in eating disorders.

Eating Disorder

Mental disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits that negatively affect a person’s physical or mental health, such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification and diagnostic tool used in psychiatry and psychology.

Pathological Gambling

A disorder characterized by an uncontrollable urge to gamble, leading to severe personal and social consequences.