Which of the Following Statements About Stereotyping Is FALSE

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stereotyping is FALSE?

• A)People can improve the perceptual process by preventing the activation of stereotypes.
• B)Stereotyping causes us to ignore or misinterpret behaviors that are inconsistent with the stereotype we assign to a person.
• C)Stereotypes do not accurately describe everyone assigned to that stereotype.
• D)Stereotypes generally have some inaccuracies.
• E)Stereotyping can potentially become the foundation for prejudice.

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Definitions:

Attitude

A psychological tendency expressed by evaluating an entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Imitate Behaviour

The action of copying or reproducing someone else's actions, gestures, or expressions, often to learn or fit in.

Subliminal Perception

The processing of information by the subconscious mind, which influences behavior without conscious awareness.

Selective Learning

The process by which individuals focus on and learn from specific aspects of their environment while ignoring others.