The Tendency to Draw a General Impression About an Individual

question 45

True/False

The tendency to draw a general impression about an individual on the basis of a single characteristic is known as the contrast effect.

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Definitions:

Ineffective Parenting

Parenting practices that fail to promote the emotional, physical, or social wellbeing of the child.

Hilde Bruch

A renowned psychiatrist best known for her pioneering work in the study of eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and obesity.

Eating Disorders

A group of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which can significantly impact one's health and daily functioning.

Trigger Eating

The act of consuming food in response to specific emotional triggers or cues rather than hunger, often linked to stress or emotional distress.