Which of the Following Statements Could Be an Example of the Othello

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements could be an example of the Othello error?

• A) A listener is so suspicious that he or she doubts someone else's truthful statement.
• B) People tend to look for deception in bad news more than in good news.
• C) People tend to look for deception in good news more than in bad news.
• D) A listener is so trusting of another that he or she does not evaluate the truthfulness of the person's statements.

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Definitions:

Institutional Sexism

Discrimination based on gender that is entrenched in the policies, laws, and practices of organizations and institutions, leading to inequality.

Matriarchal Structure

A social organizational form where women hold positions of power, authority, and social importance.

Peer Relationships

Social connections among individuals of similar age or developmental level, which are crucial for emotional, social, and cognitive development.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society or social group.