Typically, when we only have minimal information about a person, we are most tempted to apply
A)social stereotypes.
B)individuating information.
C)tolerance, giving people the "benefit of the doubt."
D)self-fulfilling prophecies.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When we have minimal information about a person, we are more likely to rely on social stereotypes as a way to fill in the gaps in our knowledge. This is because stereotypes are generalized beliefs about a group of people that we apply to individuals we perceive as belonging to that group.

Typically, When We Only Have Minimal Information About a Person