According to the concepts of distinctiveness and illusory correlation,________ behaviors on the part of members of ________ groups are particularly distinctive and memorable.
A) negative; majority
B) positive; majority
C) negative; minority
D) positive; minority

Question

According to the concepts of distinctiveness and illusory correlation,________ behaviors on the part of members of ________ groups are particularly distinctive and memorable.
A) negative; majority
B) positive; majority
C) negative; minority
D) positive; minority

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to distinctiveness and illusory correlation, negative behaviors on the part of members of minority groups are particularly distinctive and memorable. This is because they stand out more and are less frequent than similar behaviors exhibited by members of the majority group. As a result, people are more likely to overgeneralize and form negative stereotypes about the minority group.

According to the Concepts of Distinctiveness and Illusory Correlation,________ Behaviors on the Part