Essentials of Understanding Psychology
Essentials of Understanding Psychology
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781259531804
Author: Robert S Feldman Dean College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 45, Problem 1E
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To explain: Whether the statement “Any expectation—positive or negative—about an individual solely on the basis of that person’s membership in a group can be a stereotype” is true or false.

Introduction: The division of psychology that deals with social interactions and includes their origin and effects on a person is called social psychology. Social psychology links psychology and sociology.

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Answer to Problem 1E

Correct answer: The given statement is true.

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A set of general beliefs and expectations (positive or negative) about a specific group and its members is referred to as stereotypes. The stereotyping results in self-fulfilling prophecies and prejudice. Prejudice is a positive or negative examination of a group and its members.

Hence, the given statement is true.

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