Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Stereotypes

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes stereotypes?

• A)These are generalized images that we have about groups of people,particularly about their underlying psychological characteristics or personality traits.
• B)These refer to the belief that groups are like people in that they have intentions and the ability to plan actions.
• C)These refer to aspects of life that appear to differ across cultures.
• D)These are specialized images that we have about groups of people,particularly about their underlying psychological characteristics or personality traits.

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Definitions:

Passionate

Having or showing strong feelings, enthusiasm, or desire for something.

Intense Emotion

A deeply profound and powerful feeling that can dramatically influence behavior and thinking.

Agony and Ecstasy

A phrase capturing the wide range of experiences, from extreme pain or suffering (agony) to intense joy or pleasure (ecstasy).

Collectivist Culture

A culture that emphasizes the needs and goals of the group as a whole over the needs and desires of each individual.