Nancy Arrived Early for the First Day of Her New

question 27

Multiple Choice

Nancy arrived early for the first day of her new psychology class at State University. While standing in the hallway waiting for class to begin, she had a pleasant conversation with an elderly man. Based on his clothing and overall appearance, Nancy assumed that he must be a friendly janitor and asked him about his custodial work. Nancy was embarrassed to learn that the kindly old man was actually the professor for her psychology class. In this scenario, Nancy made an error in her use of:

• A)social categories.
• B)social norms.
• C)hindsight bias.
• D)the rule of reciprocity

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Definitions:

Young Children

Early stage human beings often defined by an age range from infancy to just before adolescence.

Cyberbullying

The use of digital technologies, such as social media, emails, and websites, to harass, threaten, embarrass, or target another person.

Perpetrator

A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

Anonymous

Describes a person, action, or situation where the identity is unknown or not disclosed, offering privacy or secrecy.