Stereotypes Are

question 35

Multiple Choice

Stereotypes are

• A)generally only applied to a few groups within any society.
• B)oversimplified statements of belief about members of a particular group.
• C)understood to apply only to a few members of any particular group.
• D)generalizations about minorities groups by the dominant group.

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Definitions:

Cluster B

Cluster B refers to one of the three clusters of personality disorders in the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), characterized by dramatic, overly emotional, or unpredictable thinking or behavior.

DSM-IV-TR

The fourth edition, text revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guide for diagnosing mental disorders.

Diagnostic And Statistical Manual

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a standardized classification system for diagnosing mental disorders, used by mental health professionals in the United States and increasingly worldwide.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is a widely used manual for diagnosing mental disorders in the mental health profession.