Attitudes and Behavior
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Which of the following is a characteristic of stereotypes?

  • Stereotypes are based on personal experiences.
  • Stereotypes are formed through social interactions.
  • Stereotypes are implicit biases. (correct)
  • Stereotypes are accurate representations of individuals.
  • What is the difference between prejudice and racism?

  • Prejudice refers to negative attitudes towards a particular group, while racism refers to positive attitudes towards a particular group.
  • Prejudice is judging an individual based on stereotypes, while racism is judging an individual based on their ethnicity. (correct)
  • Prejudice and racism are the same thing.
  • Prejudice is based on stereotypes, while racism is based on personal experiences.
  • What is the process of making inferences about the causes of one's own and others' thoughts, feelings, and behavior called?

  • Discounting
  • Ostracism
  • Stereotyping
  • Attribution (correct)
  • What is the fundamental attribution error?

    <p>Attributing behavior to internal factors even when situational factors could provide an explanation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of an attitude?

    <p>Social</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence the effectiveness of a persuasive appeal?

    <p>The source of the communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is cognitive dissonance?

    <p>A discrepancy between an attitude and a new piece of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of an attitude?

    <p>Implicit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of persuasion involves careful and explicit thought?

    <p>Central route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is conservation psychology?

    <p>The study of the reciprocal relationships between humans and nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

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