Asked by
Adaris Del Toro
on Dec 22, 2024
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Stereotypes are mental conceptions that can strongly influence the way we interpret the behaviors of individuals belonging to specific racial or ethnic groups. A stereotype is most similar to
A) a context effect.
B) perceptual adaptation.
C) perceptual set.
D) a gestalt.
Perceptual Set
A mental predisposition to perceive one thing and not another.
Stereotypes
Overgeneralized beliefs about a particular group or category of people that can lead to prejudiced attitudes and behaviors.
- Understand the significance of contextual influences on perception, such as perceptual set and stereotypes.
Verified Answer
AA
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of contextual influences on perception, such as perceptual set and stereotypes.