The Tendency to View One's Own Group as the Standard

question 29

Multiple Choice

The tendency to view one's own group as the standard against which all other groups should be measured or judged is called _____.

• A) stereotyping
• B) labeling
• C) ethnocentrism
• D) prejudice

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Definitions:

Social Traits

Characteristics or qualities that define an individual's interactions and relationships with others in a social context.

Social Schemas

Mental structures that represent and organize knowledge about social concepts, roles, and dynamics.

Co-variation Inferences

Logical deductions made when determining the cause of an observed effect by noting the time or situation when the effect varies.

Ingroup

A group to which a person identifies as being a member, often leading to a sense of belonging and loyalty.