Projected Cognitive Similarity Is the Tendency to Think Members of Other

question 32

True/False

Projected cognitive similarity is the tendency to think members of other groups are all the same.

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Definitions:

Heider's

Fritz Heider's attribution theory focuses on how people interpret events and relate them to their thinking and behavior.

Balance Theory

A psychological theory proposing that individuals strive for psychological consistency in their relationships and beliefs, leading them to change attitudes or relationships to maintain balance.

Relationships

Connections or associations between people, based on kinship, love, solidarity, professional interactions, or other social commitments.

Aronson and Carlsmith

Researchers known for their work in social psychology, particularly for studies on cognitive dissonance.