Suppose That Jose Was Born and Raised in Mexico, and That-Even

question 51

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Jose was born and raised in Mexico, and that-even though he has never been to the U.S.-he holds a number of stereotypes about Americans. According to the text, these stereotypes are most likely based on ____.

• A) the few brief interactions he has had with Americans in Mexico
• B) what he has heard about Americans from other Mexicans
• C) what he knows about other groups of foreigners
• D) his assumptions about what Americans "must be like" given what he knows about the U.S. as a country

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Definitions:

Generativity versus Stagnation

A stage in Erikson's theory of psychosocial development where middle-aged adults face the challenge of contributing to society versus a focus on personal stagnation.

Ego Identity

A sense of oneself as a distinct, continuous entity, as conceptualized by Erik Erikson, developed through resolving various psychological and social conflicts.

Personality Development

The gradual growth and change in an individual's personality characteristics and behavioral patterns throughout life.

Lifespan

The duration of existence of an individual from birth to death, or the length of time an entity is expected to function or be operational.