The Barrier to Accurate Perception of Stereotyping Happens When

question 45

Multiple Choice

The barrier to accurate perception of stereotyping happens when

• A) we rely on our pre-existing rigid expectations about others to influence our perceptions.
• B) we overestimate the consistency of another's behaviour.
• C) we distort information that violates our perceptions.
• D) we prefer simple explanations to complex ones.

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Definitions:

Arousal

A state of physiological and psychological alertness and responsiveness, varying in intensity from low to high.

Resistance

The act of opposing or withstanding; in psychology, it refers to the opposition to discussing, thinking about, or processing emotionally painful memories or feelings.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, composed of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases.

Physiological Exhaustion

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue brought about by excessive strain or use.