All of the Following Statements Are Characteristics of People Who

question 48

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements are characteristics of people who have prejudices EXCEPT

• A)those who deny opportunities granted to certain groups of people such as employment,equal rights,and housing.
• B)those whose beliefs about others are rarely based on extensive experience and firsthand knowledge.
• C)those who have irrational feelings or dislike for certain groups.
• D)those who justify negative feelings toward members of certain groups.
• E)Those who have negative attitudes about people that are based on faulty stereotypes.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to underestimate situational factors and overestimate personal characteristics when explaining others' behaviors.

Defensive Attribution

A cognitive bias theory explaining why people tend to attribute more blame to actions of others than to self, especially in negative situations, as a defense mechanism.

Matching Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that individuals are more likely to form long-lasting relationships with those who are equally matched in social attributes, like physical attractiveness.

Males

Refers to the biological sex that typically produces small, mobile gametes, such as sperm in humans.