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:

Mob Mentality

The tendency for people in a large group to lose their individual decision-making ability and follow the crowd, often resulting in impulsive actions.

Contagion Theory

A theory suggesting that ideas, attitudes, and emotions can spread through populations as if they were contagious diseases.

Emergent Norm

Newly established standards of behavior that emerge in group settings in response to novel situations or challenges.

Leg Warmers

Clothing accessories worn on the lower legs, originally used by dancers to keep muscles warm and prevent cramping or other injuries.