Asked by Jenna Liebe on May 08, 2024
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What do we call judgments about people, situations, objects, or thoughts?
A) cognitions
B) stereotypes
C) attitudes
D) attributions
Stereotypes
Oversimplified generalizations about groups of people that often underlie prejudice and discrimination.
Cognitions
Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.
Attributions
Attributions refer to the explanations individuals make about the causes of their own and others' behavior.
- Familiarize yourself with the components and the mechanism behind the formation of attitudes.
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Eduard torrentMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Judgments about people, situations, objects, or thoughts are called attitudes. Cognitions refer to the mental processes of acquiring knowledge and understanding. Stereotypes are overgeneralized beliefs about a particular group of people. Attributions refer to explanations or reasons we give for people's behaviors or outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize yourself with the components and the mechanism behind the formation of attitudes.