American Express Executives Wish to Know If There Is a Difference

question 25

Multiple Choice

American Express executives wish to know if there is a difference between the average dollar balance carried on credit cards between males and females.This is an example of:

• A)summarizing
• B)generalizing
• C)comparing
• D)relating
• E)transforming

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto someone else.

Consensus Cue

A signal or piece of information indicating that a group is reaching or has reached general agreement on a particular issue.

Distinctiveness

The quality of being different or unique, distinguishing an individual, group, or object from others in a specific context or among comparable entities.

Stereotype

A prevalent, yet rigid and simplified conception of a certain category of people or items.