Sinead Really Likes Perry When They First Meet at a Party

question 45

Multiple Choice

Sinead really likes Perry when they first meet at a party. When he tells her that he is on the varsity basketball team, she decides that he must not have many intellectual or academic interests. Sinead's views are based on:

• A) personal prejudices
• B) group stereotypes
• C) attributional biases
• D) cognitive deductions

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Definitions:

Nonconformity

The act of not following established norms, rules, or laws, often to assert individuality or push for change.

Self-Direction

The capacity or ability of individuals to guide, control, and manage their own actions and decisions.

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, often leading to innovative and unexpected conclusions.

Creative Process

Refers to the sequence of thoughts and actions leading to the production of novel and useful ideas or artifacts, encompassing stages like preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification.