This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Stereotypes help us understand why people behave as they do, and they can help guide our behavior. ... (Read 107 times)

ec501234

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Aug 23, 2018
Stereotypes help us understand why people behave as they do, and they can help guide our behavior. However, they
 
  a. are always negative.
  b. are sometimes applied in ways that underestimate the potential of the person we are observing.
  c. are resistant to change.
  d. always overestimate the abilities of older persons.

Question 2

Socially shared beliefs about characteristics and behaviors of a particular social group are called
 
  a. assumptions.
  b. biases.
  c. evaluative adjectives.
  d. stereotypes.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

morrie123456

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: b

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: d


ec501234

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Wow, this really help

epscape

  • Member
  • Posts: 335
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

The paleoanthropologist must understand these deformations in order to figure out which strata a fos The paleoanthropologist must understand these deformations in order to figure out which strata a fos
Alcohol, Mating, and Aggressive Behavior in Monkeys Alcohol, Mating, and Aggressive Behavior in Monkeys
Personality Behavior Patterns and Their Risks for Heart Disease Personality Behavior Patterns and Their Risks for Heart Disease
Guide to Major Massage Therapy Organizations in the United States* Guide to Major Massage Therapy Organizations in the United States*
Guide to Credentials in Massage Therapy Guide to Credentials in Massage Therapy
Out of Many: A History of the American People Out of Many: A History of the American People
Video: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library