The Term for a Generalization About a Group of People

question 46

Short Answer

The term for a generalization about a group of people in which attributes are assumed to be true of all members of the group regardless of actual variation among group members is a _________.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Moral Development

Cognitive Moral Development is a theory in psychology that explains how people evolve in their understanding and application of moral principles as they grow.

Social Constraints

The societal or organizational limits that affect an individual's behavior or actions.

Attitude-Behavior Correspondence

The degree to which an individual’s attitude (positive or negative feelings toward an object or idea) predicts their behavior (actions in response to the object or idea).

Attitude Specificity

The precision with which an attitude targets or relates to a particular object, subject, or situation.