A(n) _____ Occurs When Assumptions Are Made About Others on the Basis

question 78

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____ occurs when assumptions are made about others on the basis of their membership in a social group.

• A)availability bias
• B)bandwagon effect
• C)self-efficacy
• D)projection bias
• E)stereotype

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Definitions:

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