Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Subtyping

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on subtyping?

• A) Stereotypes based on subtypes are less likely to be accurate than are stereotypes based on basic category membership.
• B) People rarely rely on positive subtypes.
• C) People who are high in prejudice are more likely to use subtypes than are people low in prejudice.
• D) All basic categories have subtypes.

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic theory by Freud that suggests a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Freud

Sigmund Freud was an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Social and Cultural Influences

The effects of society and culture on individuals' beliefs, behaviors, and experiences, shaping their development and worldview.

Erik Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, highlighting the influence of society on personality development across eight stages of life.