Give an Example of a Situation Where a Person Might

question 15

Essay

Give an example of a situation where a person might maintain his or her stereotypes about an outgroup through the use of abstract versus concrete construals of an outgroup member's behavior. Under what circumstances would someone be likely to use one type of construal over the other?

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Definitions:

Human Relations Development

The process of improving interpersonal skills and fostering better interactions among individuals in a professional or personal context.

Impact

The effect or influence that an event, action, or phenomenon has on someone or something.

Total Person

A holistic concept encompassing all aspects of an individual’s being, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.

Organizations

Groups or assemblies of individuals structured to achieve particular aims or goals through collective efforts and established processes.