Where Do Stereotypes Come From

question 19

Multiple Choice

Where do stereotypes come from?

• A)Personal exposure to members of that group.
• B)Distinctive members of a group.
• C)Socialization agents
• D)All of the above

---

Definitions:

Cliques

Small, exclusive groups of individuals who share common interests, often forming within larger social contexts like schools or workplaces.

Adolescence

This is a time of both mental and physical changes that take place between the onset of puberty and the attainment of legal adulthood.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, implicated in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior.

Youth Violence Epidemic

Refers to the increasing prevalence and severity of violent behaviors among children and adolescents in a community or society.