Brisa Recently Had a Baby

question 23

Multiple Choice

Brisa recently had a baby.When she returned from maternity leave,her manager assumed that she would want to work fewer hours and would be distracted by things at home.Although Brisa's performance remained as high as it had been before the baby,her boss gave her lower marks on her performance appraisal.It is likely her manager made an error due to ______.

• A) similarity
• B) stereotyping
• C) proximity
• D) contrast

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Definitions:

Social Interaction

The process through which people communicate, influence, and relate to each other within a society.

Socialization

The process through which individuals learn and acquire the values, norms, and behaviors that are necessary for functioning within their society.

Society Shapes

The concept that societal structures and cultural norms influence individual behaviors, perceptions, and social identities.

Psychic Energy

A concept in psychology representing the force behind human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, often linked to Freudian psychoanalytic theory.