Relying on a Conventional Conception of Another Group Based on Some

question 130

Multiple Choice

Relying on a conventional conception of another group based on some common characteristic is called ________.

• A) stereotyping
• B) cultural bias
• C) ethnocentrism
• D) racial bias

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Definitions:

Gain

An increase in quantity, quality, or value, often used in financial contexts to refer to profit but can apply to a variety of other contexts such as gain in knowledge.

IQ Points

represent units of measure used to denote an individual's cognitive capabilities as compared to the general population, based on standardized intelligence testing.

Crystallized Intelligence

Represents one's accumulated knowledge and verbal skills, which typically increase with age, as per cognitive psychology.

Cultural Differences

Variations in the practices, norms, and values of different groups of people, influenced by geographical, historical, religious, and social factors.