How Do Sociologists Use a Sociological Imagination to Challenge Stereotypes

question 31

Multiple Choice

How do sociologists use a sociological imagination to challenge stereotypes?

• A) A sociological imagination challenges stereotypes by proving that stereotypes benefit no one.
• B) A sociological imagination challenges stereotypes by demonstrating that stereotypes have no harmful consequences.
• C) A sociological imagination challenges stereotypes by raising questions about where stereotypes come from, what they are based on, who stands to benefit from them, and why they are harmful.
• D) A sociological imagination challenges stereotypes by acting out stereotypes so that they can be adopted by others.

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Definitions:

Vividly Remembered

The act of recalling memories with exceptional clarity and detail, as if experiencing the moment all over again.

Misleading Information

Refers to false or deceptive information that can affect memory, perception, or understanding, often studied in the context of eyewitness testimony and media.

Loftus

Elizabeth Loftus is a cognitive psychologist and expert on human memory, known for her research on the malleability of human memory and the misinformation effect.

Recall

The act of retrieving information or memories from the past, without the aid of specific cues for what is being remembered.