An Overall Impression of a Person or Situation Based on One

question 12

Multiple Choice

An overall impression of a person or situation based on one attribute, either favorable or unfavorable, is an example of:

• A) projection.
• B) the halo effect.
• C) perceptual defense.
• D) stereotyping.
• E) attribution.

Grasp the concept of perception and its influence on human behavior and cognition.

Understand the stages of development across the lifespan and the psychological challenges associated with each stage.

Acknowledge the complexity of psychological research and its implications for understanding human behavior.

Recognize the presence of psychology in everyday phenomena and its application to solving real-world problems.

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors, actions, or conditions that violate societal norms or expectations.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts or evidence.

Incarcerated

The state of being confined in prison or jail, typically as punishment for committing a crime.

Stigmatized

Negatively evaluated because of a marker that distinguishes them from others.