Cynthia recently began a career with a Jewish-based agency

Up until this point in her life, she had not had any interaction with anyone who was Jewish. Based on the individuals she works with, she finds them to be a close-knit group that cares for their own in the community. Additionally, she finds them to be well-educated and assertive. Cynthia now holds the view that all Jewish people are the same: educated, close-knit within their own group, assertive, and caring toward other Jewish folks who need help. Cynthia's view represents _____
a) the in-group perspective.
b) social facilitation.
c) the halo effect.
d) a stereotype.


Answer: d

Psychology

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Children from lower SES families __________.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Although a young woman is certain that she will succeed as an actress, she does not believe that her parents will support this career choice

In Bandura's view, the potential influence of her parents on her expectations for success or failure in acting is an example of a. unconditional positive regard. b. an outcome-based expectation. c. self-handicapping. d. an aspect of social intelligence.

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