Question 1

A generalization is a statement that

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A) replaces a category. 
B) describes a category. 
C) describes reality without categorizing. 
D) is used to avoid categorizing. 
A) replaces a category. 
B) describes a category. 
C) describes reality without categorizing. 
D) is used to avoid categorizing.

Question 2

What is the process through which humans can develop accurate generalizations?

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The process through which humans can dev

Question 3

Describe how stereotypes can be the result of sloppy generalizations for social scientists.

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Stereotypes can be the result of sloppy

Question 4

A category used to understand a situation, and that consists of a set of expectations for the behavior of a person in a particular position, is called a ______.

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A) stereotype 
B) role 
C) generalization 
D) label 
A) stereotype 
B) role 
C) generalization 
D) label

Question 5

Define the terms category, generalization, and stereotype.

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Category refers to a group or class of t

Question 6

According to the text, what is the purpose of social science?

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The purpose of social science is to stud

Question 7

Explain how we can be both individuals and categories.Give examples.

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As individuals, we are unique and distin

Question 8

Generalization is an advantage to humans in that we can then

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A) respond quickly to danger. 
B) cooperate. 
C) stereotype. 
D) apply what we know to new situations. 
A) respond quickly to danger. 
B) cooperate. 
C) stereotype. 
D) apply what we know to new situations.

Question 9

According to the author:

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A) Human beings categorize. 
B) Human beings generalize. 
C) We must categorize and generalize. 
D) All of these are correct. 
A) Human beings categorize. 
B) Human beings generalize. 
C) We must categorize and generalize. 
D) All of these are correct.

Question 10

What is the relationship between a stereotype and prejudice and discrimination?

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Stereotypes, prejudice, and discriminati

A generalization is a statement that

What is the process through which humans can develop accurate generalizations?

Describe how stereotypes can be the result of sloppy generalizations for social scientists.

A category used to understand a situation, and that consists of a set of expectations for the behavior of a person in a particular position, is called a ______.

Define the terms category, generalization, and stereotype.

According to the text, what is the purpose of social science?

Explain how we can be both individuals and categories.Give examples.

Generalization is an advantage to humans in that we can then

According to the author:

What is the relationship between a stereotype and prejudice and discrimination?

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Exam 12: The Nature and Use of Categories, Generalizations, and Stereotypes in Social Science and Society

A generalization is a statement that

What is the process through which humans can develop accurate generalizations?

Describe how stereotypes can be the result of sloppy generalizations for social scientists.

A category used to understand a situation, and that consists of a set of expectations for the behavior of a person in a particular position, is called a ______.

Define the terms category, generalization, and stereotype.

According to the text, what is the purpose of social science?

Explain how we can be both individuals and categories.Give examples.

Generalization is an advantage to humans in that we can then

According to the author:

What is the relationship between a stereotype and prejudice and discrimination?

How Do Sociologists Study Society: Researching the Social World

What Does It Mean to Be Human: Human Nature, Society, and Culture

How Is Society Possible: the Basis for Social Order

Why Are People Unequal in Society: the Origin and Perpetuation of Social Inequality

Are Human Beings Free: the Power of Society Over Human Thinking and Action

Why Cant Everyone Be Just Like Us: Value Judgments, Ethnocentrism, and Human Differences

Why Is There Misery in the World : Society As an Important Source of Human Problems

Does the Individual Really Make a Difference: an Introduction to Social Change

Is Organized Religion Necessary for Society: Tradition, Modernization, and Secularization

Is the World Becoming One Society: Globalization and the Creation of a World Society

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