The Impression a Message Makes Is Based Solely on Its

question 17

True/False

The impression a message makes is based solely on its content.

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Definitions:

Stereotyping

The act of making generalized assumptions or beliefs about the characteristics of all members of a group based on simplified or standardized conceptions.

Defensive Attribution

The tendency to blame victims for their misfortune, so that one feels less likely to be victimized in a similar way.

News Account

A report or description of recent events or facts, provided by the media or a personal observation.

Outgroup Homogeneity Effect

The perception that members of an out-group are more similar to each other than they actually are, often contrasted with the in-group.