Suppose That Aretha Grew Up in New York, but Currently

question 138

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Aretha grew up in New York, but currently works in California as a Human Resources Director. While she tries to be unbiased when reviewing job applications, she knows that she has a tendency to favor New York applicants over other applicants. That is, she tends to engage in ____.

• A) the discontinuity effect
• B) ingroup favoritism
• C) stigma by association
• D) the minimal group effect

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Definitions:

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful or destructive thoughts and behaviors by challenging and altering cognitive distortions.

EMDR

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a form of psychotherapy intended to lessen the emotional pain tied to traumatic experiences.

Irrational Thinking

Thought processes that are not based on logical reasoning or evidence.

Disordered Behavior

Actions or patterns of conduct that deviate significantly from societal expectations or norms, often indicative of psychological issues.