Sometimes One Is Prone to Judge an Individual Based on One's

question 54

Multiple Choice

Sometimes one is prone to judge an individual based on one's notion of the category of people he or she most closely resembles. When this happens, one falls prey to the:

• A)representativeness heuristic.
• B)means-end effect.
• C)confirmation bias.
• D)availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Exosystem

Part of Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, referring to the wider societal systems that do not directly involve the individual but still have an indirect impact on them.

Family Structure

The social organization of a family. Most commonly, the structure is nuclear or extended.

Family Dynamics

The patterns of interactions and relationships within a family system, influenced by individual behaviors and broader social and cultural contexts.

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.