_____ Is Defined as the Mental Process of Classifying People

question 165

Multiple Choice

_____ is defined as the mental process of classifying people into groups on the basis of common characteristics.

• A)Implicit cognition
• B)Social categorization
• C)The bystander effect
• D)Explicit cognition

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Definitions:

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model that suggests intergroup conflicts, and negative prejudices and stereotypes, arise from competition between groups for limited resources.

Violence

Behavioral actions that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Arguments

Reasons or sets of reasons given in support of or against an idea, action, or theory.

Festinger And Carlsmith

Researchers known for their 1959 cognitive dissonance experiment which explored the impact of forced compliance on attitude change.