The Construction of Reality

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Which factor shapes the interactions and things we learn about social groups?

Our individual beliefs

Our own judgments

Society and culture (correct)

Our personal experiences

What do stereotypes often reflect?

Media portrayals

Biological differences

Personal biases

Individuals' actual social experiences (correct)

How do stereotypes influence judgments?

By promoting open-mindedness

By challenging societal norms

By encouraging critical thinking

By shaping both thoughts and actions (correct)

According to the text, why do stereotypes cause attitude and behavior to change slowly?

Stereotypes bias the type of information processed. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why do stereotypes perpetuate themselves?

Cultural systems nurture and restrict behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why is social change seen as impractical and morally wrong?

To change roles is seen as a violation of cultural rules. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, stereotypes bias the type of information processed. Information is selectively attended to. Stereotypes influence the information we seek out, remember, and use to make judgments.

Stereotypes cause us to ignore information that contradicts our preconceived notions. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, stereotypes constitute the picture of reality we have constructed.

Stereotypes reflect the social roles society allocates, which limits behaviors and reinforces the observed behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, why do stereotypes cause attitude and behavior to change slowly?

Stereotypes are deeply ingrained in social knowledge and tend to perpetuate themselves. Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of group formation is characterized by conflicts and the sorting out of influence and decision-making?

Storming Signup and view all the answers

What are the different types of conflicts that can occur during the storming stage of group formation?

Relationship conflict, task conflict, process conflict Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of group formation is characterized by the emergence of group norms and a sense of trust and commitment among members?

Norming Signup and view all the answers

During which stage of group development does productivity drop?

Storming Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the mutual processes that occur when a new member enters a group?

Investigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the final stage of group socialization where a fully committed member takes on a specific role within the group?

Maintenance Signup and view all the answers

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Which factor shapes the interactions and things we learn about social groups?

What do stereotypes often reflect?

How do stereotypes influence judgments?

According to the text, why do stereotypes cause attitude and behavior to change slowly?

According to the text, why do stereotypes perpetuate themselves?

According to the text, why is social change seen as impractical and morally wrong?

According to the text, stereotypes bias the type of information processed. Information is selectively attended to. Stereotypes influence the information we seek out, remember, and use to make judgments.

According to the text, stereotypes constitute the picture of reality we have constructed.

According to the text, why do stereotypes cause attitude and behavior to change slowly?

Which stage of group formation is characterized by conflicts and the sorting out of influence and decision-making?

What are the different types of conflicts that can occur during the storming stage of group formation?

Which stage of group formation is characterized by the emergence of group norms and a sense of trust and commitment among members?

During which stage of group development does productivity drop?

What is one of the mutual processes that occur when a new member enters a group?

What is the final stage of group socialization where a fully committed member takes on a specific role within the group?

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