When We Categorize People Based on Demographic Characteristics Such as Age

question 5

True/False

When we categorize people based on demographic characteristics such as age, sex, race, political or religious affiliation, occupation, socio-economic backgrounds, or sexual orientation, we tend to rely on stereotypes.

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Definitions:

Hallucinogenic Drugs

Substances that alter perception, thoughts, and feelings, leading to hallucinations.

Depressants

Substances that reduce the function or activity of a specific part of the body or brain, often leading to decreased arousal or stimulation.

Opium Poppy

A flowering plant from which opium and other opiates are extracted, used historically for both medicinal and recreational purposes.

Methaqualone

A sedative and hypnotic medication popular in the 1960s and 1970s, now mostly banned due to its high potential for abuse and addiction.