Which of the following is not a characteristic of a stereotype?

A. It relies on selective perception and the confirmation bias.
B. It is an overgeneralized belief that is used to describe an entire group of people.
C. It is based on partial or incomplete evidence.
D. It is based on reliable evidence and describes a general pattern or tendency of a particular group.


D. It is based on reliable evidence and describes a general pattern or tendency of a particular group.

Sociology

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Which of the following is true of the federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act?

a. The act was passed to protect workers 40 years of age or older. b. The act presumed that younger workers would receive higher salaries. c. The act successfully eliminated age discrimination in organizations. d. The act did not receive a majority vote and is still being debated.

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Of the factors discussed in the text, which of the following is NOT a factor influencing how money management strategies become established within newly married systems?

a. how money was managed within the family of origin b. power and control negotiations c. individuation issues d. each spouse's personal sense of competence and self-esteem

Sociology

Unfocused encounters depend upon individuals not being mutually aware of each other

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Based on the definition of "deferred exchange strategies," the person most likely to be involved in such a strategy would be a:

A. grocery clerk. B. housekeeper. C. doctor. D. family member.

Sociology