What happens when individuals meet someone who does not conform to their preexisting stereotypes?

a. They abandon the stereotypes and accept the person for who he or she is

b. They ignore any behavior that contradicts the stereotype.
c. They ignore the person completely.
d. They change their ideas about the stereotypes they held.


b

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Which of the following differences was NOT statistically significant?

A) dominance B) independence C) conformity D) nurturance

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The most recent wave of radical terrorism has its roots in __________.

A) an extremist interpretation of the Koran and Islamic religious tradition B) the slow reemergence of the Communist party in the U.S. C) a renewed effort on the part of the U.S. to colonize other countries D) fake news that media outlets over disseminate

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Think of an individual act you recently engaged in, then analyze each of the four stages of that act.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

If Terrence decides to get the tattoo, disregarding school rules, risking being expelled, this is an example of ___________, a term Stanley Milgram used to refer to going along with peers—individuals of our own status who have no special right to direct our behavior.

What will be an ideal response?

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