Moussa Has Preconceived Beliefs About People Who Belong to Fraternities

question 24

Multiple Choice

Moussa has preconceived beliefs about people who belong to fraternities and sororities.When he finds out that Mike belongs to a fraternity,he believes he understands Mike because he has a pretty good idea of what frat guys tend to be like.His "understanding" is best explained by _______.

• A)selective perception
• B)stereotyping
• C)self-fulfilling prophecy
• D)assumed similarity

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an adverse stimulus strengthens a desired behavior or response.

Pleasant Stimulus

Any event, object, or situation that causes a positive emotional response.

Unpleasant Stimulus

refers to any object, event, or situation that is undesirable or causes discomfort, leading to avoidance behavior in individuals.

Removal

The act of taking something away or eliminating it from a particular location or situation.