Unlike Simple Stereotypes, Sociological Generalizations

question 44

Multiple Choice

Unlike simple stereotypes, sociological generalizations

• A)do not apply to all individuals in some category.
• B)are based on all available facts.
• C)are offered fair-mindedly with an interest in the truth.
• D)All of the responses given here are correct.

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Definitions:

Selection Bias

The bias that occurs when the subjects or conditions chosen for a study do not represent the target population, affecting the validity of outcomes.

Intervention Bias

The tendency to intervene or take action when it might not be necessary, often influenced by the belief that doing something is better than doing nothing.

Availability Heuristic

A mental shortcut that relies on immediate examples that come to a given person's mind when evaluating a specific topic, concept, method or decision.

Simulation Heuristic

A cognitive process where individuals predict outcomes based on how easily they can imagine an alternative scenario.