Stereotypes Are Oversimplified Images of People and Often Include a Mixture

question 64

True/False

Stereotypes are oversimplified images of people and often include a mixture of both positive and negative qualities.

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Definitions:

Hazing Scandal

A public controversy or outrage arising from activities involving harassment, abuse or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.

Bystander Effect

The tendency for individuals to be less likely to provide help when others are present than when they are alone.

Informational Influence

When people look to others for how to behave in ambiguous situations.

Normative Influence

When people conform to social norms for fear of negative social consequences.