The Tendency to Categorize People on the Basis of Their

question 110

Multiple Choice

The tendency to categorize people on the basis of their gender is most likely to lead Jack to believe that

• A) women all have pretty much the same attitudes about sex.
• B) women seem to be unpredictable,because no two are alike.
• C) most men tend to be logical and emotionally controlled.
• D) in contrast to women,men have very similar tastes in dress and fashion.

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Definitions:

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behaviors to external factors or situations.

Ingroup

A social group to which a person psychologically identifies as being a member, often fostering a sense of belonging or identity.

Fraternity Members

Individuals who are members of a fraternity, which is a brotherhood, typically associated with a college or university.

Evolutionary Psychologists

Researchers who study how evolutionary principles such as natural selection have shaped human psychology and behavior over time.