Which of the Following Is Not an Assumption of the Social

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an assumption of the social categorization perspective on stereotyping?

• A) People tend to classify others into categories.
• B) Categorization is frequently based on easily identifiable attributes.
• C) People assume that individuals in the same category share traits with one another.
• D) Because it is easy to classify people, category-based stereotypes are always accurate.

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Definitions:

Anorexic

One suffering from anorexia.

Anorexia

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Suffering

The experience of pain, discomfort, or distress, either physically, emotionally, or psychosocially.

Deprivation

To be deprived; without; having to do without or unable to use.