A predisposition to behave in a particular way is called a/an ____________________?
Correct answer: A. attitude
- A. attitude
- B. prototype
- C. stereotype
- D. orienting reflex
Explanation
An attitude is a learned predisposition to respond or behave in a particular way toward a person, object, or situation. A stereotype is a generalized belief, whereas a prototype is a mental example of a category.
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