Assma'a Is Assigned to Work on a Class Project with Bruce

question 84

Multiple Choice

Assma'a is assigned to work on a class project with Bruce and two other students. Assma'a is an international student visiting from Oman and she wears a Hijab as an expression of her Muslim faith. Trying to be friendly, Bruce says, "Welcome to the team!" and gives Assma'a a big hug. Not wishing to offend, Assma'a plays along, but the other members of the group notice that she is clearly uncomfortable with the physical contact. Even though he is well intentioned, Bruce has ________.

• A)ignored key social differences between himself and Assma'a that need to be respected
• B)ignored individual identity
• C)overstated his stereotype of Assma'a
• D)ignored commonalities between himself and Assma'a
• E)applied a stereotype to Assma'a

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Definitions:

Situational Components

Elements of an environment or context that can influence individuals' behavior, thoughts, and feelings in a given situation.

Attributions

The process of explaining the causes of behaviors and events, which can be internal (personal factors) or external (situational factors).

Personally Relevant

Pertains to information or situations that hold significant importance or consequence to the individual on a personal level.

Motives

Internal drives or reasons that prompt individuals to act in certain ways.