The Process of Social Perception

question 18

Multiple Choice

The process of social perception:

• A) is inherently nonjudgmental.
• B) is a public process that can be objectively observed.
• C) involves the combination, integration, and interpretation of sensory information.
• D) is unrelated to the process of selectivity on the part of individuals.

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Definitions:

Racial/Ethnic Socialization

Parents’ efforts to help their children understand their race/ethnicity and cope effectively with discrimination.

Ethnic Identity

The aspect of individuals' self-conception and sense of belonging that is related to their culture or racial group.

Discrimination

is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or gender.

Oppositional Identity Formation

A process in which individuals develop identities that are in opposition to mainstream or dominant cultural norms, often in response to stigma or marginalization.