Stereotypes Are

question 175

Multiple Choice

Stereotypes are

• A) organized beliefs and opinions about social group members.
• B) affective reactions to social group members.
• C) actions that reflect bias against social group members.
• D) feelings of strong dislike or hatred about social group members.

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Definitions:

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes, influencing various characteristics and predispositions.

Constitutional Growth Delay

A pattern where children have a slower rate of growth and development, but eventually catch up to their peers in height and sexual maturation.

Human Growth Hormones

Peptide hormones secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulate growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.

Self-Esteem

An individual's overall subjective emotional evaluation of their own worth or value.