Which of the Following Statements Is True of Stereotypes

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of stereotypes?

• A) They are always positive.
• B) They are always negative.
• C) They distort reality.
• D) They reinforce individualism.
• E) They are easy to change.

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Definitions:

Self

The individual's conception and expression of their own identity, feelings, and personality.

Identity

A concept referring to the various social categories, roles, and personal traits that define who a person is.

Symbolic Interactionism

Theory of how the self emerges from human interaction that involves people trading symbols (through language and gesture) that are usually consensual and represent abstract properties rather than concrete objects.

Non-verbal Cues

Forms of communication without words, such as gestures, facial expressions, body language, and postures, conveying messages or emotions.