Results from Cross-Cultural Studies of Impression Formation Indicate That

question 114

Multiple Choice

Results from cross-cultural studies of impression formation indicate that

• A) the language we use influences the implicit personality theories we use and thus the impressions we form.
• B) language has little impact on impression formation because nonverbal influences are so powerful.
• C) implicit personality theories are surprisingly similar across cultures.
• D) there is little relationship between language and implicit personality theories.

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Definitions:

Gender-Typing

Socialization process by which children, at an early age, learn appropriate gender roles.

Sexism-Generalizing

The act of generalizing and applying stereotypes or biases about one gender to individuals, often leading to discrimination.

Gender

Refers to the characteristics, roles, behaviors, and identities that societies consider appropriate for men and women.

Role-Learning

The process of acquiring the behaviors, attitudes, and responsibilities expected of an individual in a particular social or professional role.