Which of the Following Best Describes How Stereotypes Affect Our

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes how stereotypes affect our interpretation of other people's behavior?

• A) We tend to see behaviors that aren't there to justify our stereotypes.
• B) We tend to explain others' behavior in ways that support our stereotypes.
• C) We tend to taunt people into behaving in ways that support our stereotypes.
• D) We don't interpret behaviors if they don't fit our stereotypes.

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Definitions:

Brutal Colonizer

Describes a person or nation that employs harsh and oppressive measures to control and exploit a colony or a territorial possession.

Spain

A country on Europe's Iberian Peninsula, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and significant global influences in exploration, art, and cuisine.

Bartolomé de Las Casas

A 16th-century Spanish historian and Dominican friar who became the first advocate for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Americas.

Destruction of the Indies

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