Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Attitudes and Social Cognition

Question:
The small element of truth that may be perceived in overgeneralised clusters of beliefs about groups (stereotypes) is defined as?
Options:
Kernel of truth
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Scapegoating
Prejudices
Correct Answer:
Kernel of truth
Explanation:
Kernel of truth : The small element of truth that may be perceived in overgeneralised clusters of beliefs about groups (stereotypes) .