The Contrast Effect Means That the Perceiver

question 253

Multiple Choice

The contrast effect means that the perceiver

• A)exaggerates differences among target people.
• B)favours target people who are different from herself.
• C)compares target people with her own qualities.
• D)rejects target people who are different from herself.
• E)will generalize about people in a given social category and ignore variations among them.

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Definitions:

Unresponsive Mothers

Caregivers who fail to respond adequately to their child's needs, which can lead to issues with attachment and emotional development in the child.

Insensitive

Lacking awareness or concern for the feelings of others, often resulting in actions or comments that can be hurtful.

Strange Situation

A procedure developed by Mary Ainsworth to measure attachment styles in infants by observing their reactions to separations and reunions with their caregiver.

Unfamiliar Situation

A scenario or environment that is not known or recognized by an individual, often leading to feelings of discomfort or anxiety.