Agatha Harkness-Smythe Is Determined to Ban Guns in the United

question 8

Multiple Choice

Agatha Harkness-Smythe is determined to ban guns in the United States. This is a controversial topic and social scientists have debated whether the ownership of guns by citizens increases or decreases crime. Agatha could go to the library and look up studies on the linkage between guns and crime rates. Instead, Agatha just reads the local newspaper and only cuts out articles about robberies in which the "bad guy" used a firearm. Agatha is demonstrating ____________.

• A) mental set
• B) confirmation bias
• C) stereotype threat
• D) mindlessness

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Understand the physical and psychological changes that occur during andropause and menopause.

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Definitions:

Perceived Self-Inadequacies

Individuals' beliefs or feelings about lacking skills, qualities, or competencies in themselves.

Gender Stereotypes

Preconceived ideas and beliefs about the characteristics, roles, and behaviors that are deemed appropriate for men and women in a society.

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A demographic group referring to children and adolescents between the ages of eight and eighteen.

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