The Assumption That All or Most Members of a Group

question 182

Multiple Choice

The assumption that all or most members of a group are alike is _____

• A)correct.
• B)a stereotype.
• C)due only to social learning.
• D)part of an early stage in cognitive development.

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Definitions:

Reinforcements

In behavioral psychology, stimuli that increase the probability of a response by either presenting a pleasant outcome or removing an unpleasant one.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs by observing the rewards and punishments that other individuals receive, leading to changes in the observer's own behavior.

Successful Physician

Often refers to a medical doctor who exhibits high levels of competency, empathy, and professionalism, achieving positive outcomes in patient care.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs by observing the rewards or punishments that another person receives, influencing the observer's own behavior.