When Confronted with an Individual Who Doesn't Fit with Our

question 16

Multiple Choice

When confronted with an individual who doesn't fit with our stereotype for that group,what are we likely to do?

• A)Revise our stereotype to include that person's characteristics.
• B)Ignore that person and simply reaffirm our stereotype.
• C)Subtype that person into a more specialized group.

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Definitions:

Adolescent Girls

Females who are in the developmental stage of adolescence, typically between the ages of 10 and 19, experiencing significant physical, emotional, and social changes.

Depression

A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how one feels, thinks, and acts, characterized by feelings of sadness, loss, or anger.

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion in adolescents leading them to believe that they are unique, invincible, and not subject to the rules that govern others’ behavior.