When Assumptions Are Made About Others on the Basis of Their

question 61

Multiple Choice

When assumptions are made about others on the basis of their membership in a social group, this is

• A) a fundamental attribution error.
• B) social identity theory.
• C) projection bias.
• D) a stereotype.
• E) satisficing.

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