The Majority Fallacy Is the Assumption That _____

question 5

Multiple Choice

The majority fallacy is the assumption that _____.

• A) the brand with the highest sales is the brand with the highest quality
• B) the largest group of consumers should always be selected as the target market
• C) the major league teams will always attract more fans than minor league teams
• D) older players attract older fans
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Collective Self-Esteem

The aspect of an individual's self-esteem derived from their identification with, and perceived value of, their social groups.

Stereotype Threat

A psychological phenomenon where individuals perform worse on tasks due to the fear of confirming negative stereotypes about their social group.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth.

Actual Selves

Represents one's perception of the self as it is, contrasted with the ideal self or the self that one believes they should become.