Which of the Following Describes a Stereotype

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes a stereotype?

• A) Vladimir is especially attracted to Latin-American women.
• B) Peter feels very uncomfortable interacting with Black Americans.
• C) Robin is convinced that university professors are usually impractical and forgetful.
• D) Cyril never hires people younger than 16 to work in his restaurant.

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Definitions:

Paranoid Schizophrenia

A subtype of schizophrenia characterized by prominent delusions of persecution or conspiracy, often accompanied by auditory hallucinations.

Hallucinations

Perceptions or sensations that appear real but are created by the mind, without an external stimulus.

Delusions of Persecution

A type of delusion where an individual believes, without basis, that they are being mistreated, spied on, or harassed by others.

Positive Symptoms

Features of a disorder that are present and observable, such as hallucinations or delusions, especially in the context of schizophrenia.