The Illusory Correlation Principle Refers to the Tendency for People

question 23

True/False

The illusory correlation principle refers to the tendency for people to see members of an out-group as less diverse and more stereotypic than the members of that group see themselves.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Potentiation (LTP)

A long-lasting enhancement in signal transmission between two neurons that results from stimulating them synchronously, believed to be a cellular mechanism underlying learning and memory.

Postsynaptic Neuron

The neuron located after the synaptic gap that receives a neurotransmitter signal from a presynaptic neuron in neuronal communication.

Sympathetic Activation

The part of the nervous system that increases alertness, mobilizes energy, and prepares the body for action.

Parasympathetic Activation

The engagement of the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to physiological states associated with rest and digestion.