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Which of the following is NOT indicative of Type B behavior?
A) a sense of time urgency
B) a relaxed attitude
C) patience
D) engage in physical activities for fun
A) a sense of time urgency
B) a relaxed attitude
C) patience
D) engage in physical activities for fun
On Jul 28, 2024
A
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Briefly describe social categorization.
On Jul 25, 2024
Social categorization is the process by which we classify people into groups based on shared characteristics such as race, gender, age, social class, religion, nationality, or other attributes. This cognitive process helps individuals simplify the social environment by organizing the social world into more manageable units. It is a fundamental aspect of human cognition and is a way in which we make sense of the complex array of people we encounter.
By categorizing people, we can predict behaviors, understand social roles, and navigate social interactions more efficiently. However, social categorization can also lead to stereotyping, where we attribute specific characteristics to all members of a group, regardless of individual differences. This can perpetuate prejudices and discrimination when the stereotypes are negative or used to justify unequal treatment of certain groups.
Social categorization is a natural and automatic process, but it is also influenced by social norms, cultural contexts, and personal experiences. While it can be useful for organizing information and guiding behavior in social contexts, it is important to be aware of its potential downsides and strive to counteract them by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and individual recognition.
By categorizing people, we can predict behaviors, understand social roles, and navigate social interactions more efficiently. However, social categorization can also lead to stereotyping, where we attribute specific characteristics to all members of a group, regardless of individual differences. This can perpetuate prejudices and discrimination when the stereotypes are negative or used to justify unequal treatment of certain groups.
Social categorization is a natural and automatic process, but it is also influenced by social norms, cultural contexts, and personal experiences. While it can be useful for organizing information and guiding behavior in social contexts, it is important to be aware of its potential downsides and strive to counteract them by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and individual recognition.
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One study examined children who had spent their first two years of life in orphanages in Romania, where they had received very little attention. Results indicated that
A) surprisingly, 65% were identified as securely attached.
B) not surprisingly, 65% were identified as avoidant.
C) many of the children behaved in ways unlike any of the usual attachment styles.
D) these children demonstrated the same pattern of attachment seen in every culture where attachment has been studied.
A) surprisingly, 65% were identified as securely attached.
B) not surprisingly, 65% were identified as avoidant.
C) many of the children behaved in ways unlike any of the usual attachment styles.
D) these children demonstrated the same pattern of attachment seen in every culture where attachment has been studied.
On Jun 28, 2024
C
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Approximately what proportion of the population has experienced post-traumatic stress disorder
A) 7%
B) 27%
C) 45%
D) 75%
A) 7%
B) 27%
C) 45%
D) 75%
On Jun 25, 2024
A
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Obesity is defined as the condition of having a body mass index over __________
A) 10.
B) 20.
C) 30.
D) 40.
A) 10.
B) 20.
C) 30.
D) 40.
On May 29, 2024
C
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Damage to the brain's visual perception track without any damage to the brain's visual action track is associated with a condition known as
A) selective attention.
B) blindsight.
C) parallel processing.
D) change blindness.
A) selective attention.
B) blindsight.
C) parallel processing.
D) change blindness.
On May 26, 2024
B