A belief about the characteristics of members of a group that are applied generally to most members of the group is known as a(n)

a. fundamental attribution error.

b. prejudice.

c. stereotype.

d. self-serving bias.


c. stereotype.

Psychology

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Cicely is trying to prevent teenage inner-city boys from joining gangs. She has set up a program in the boys' neighborhood to teach job skills. Cicely is most likely a ____ psychologist.?

a. ?clinical b. ?community c. ?counseling d. ?social

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Unlike Type A people, Type B people:

A) are more reluctant to delegate authority in the workplace and thus increase their own workload. B) feel rushed and pressured and keep one eye glued to the clock. C) are highly driven, competitive, impatient, hostile, and aggressive. D) are less ambitious and less impatient.

Psychology

The natural killer cells that circulate the body:

a. are present in infants and children, but disappear by middle age b. engulf teratogens and viruses and devour them c. push infected cells through the body to the spleen d. inject diseased cells by injecting them with toxic chemicals

Psychology

An unprovoked attack on a peer is called ______ aggression, whereas aggression used to obtain an object is called ______ aggression

Fill in the blank with correct word

Psychology