Stereotyping, as a form of pre-judgement in communication, is associated with…
2022
Stereotyping, as a form of pre-judgement in communication, is associated with which of the following characteristics?
(A) Motivational dimension
(B) Emotional dimension
(C) Cognitive weakness
(D) Generalisation
(E) Reflection of excellence
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: B. (B), (C), (D) only — ConceptPre-judgement is an evaluation formed before adequate evidence is considered. Stereotyping simplifies people or situations through category-based…
- A.
(A), (B), (C) only
- B.
(B), (C), (D) only
- C.
(C), (D), (E) only
- D.
(A), (D), (E) only
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Concept
Pre-judgement is an evaluation formed before adequate evidence is considered.
Stereotyping simplifies people or situations through category-based beliefs; in communication it is treated as an affective-cognitive barrier that generalises limited impressions.
Application
Classify each statement by the role it plays in stereotyping:
Statement | Meaning | Relevance to stereotyping |
|---|---|---|
(A) Motivational dimension | Concerns drives, goals, or impulses behind action. | It does not describe the pre-judgement mechanism in this communication context. |
(B) Emotional dimension | Pre-judgement can carry an affective response or bias toward a category. | This is one dimension of the stereotype as framed in the item. |
(C) Cognitive weakness | The judgement relies on simplified or incomplete categorisation instead of adequate evidence. | This identifies the cognitive limitation involved in stereotyping. |
(D) Generalisation | A limited impression is extended to a whole group or category. | This is the category-wide operation that produces a stereotype. |
(E) Reflection of excellence | Excellence is a positive appraisal of quality or merit. | It is not a mechanism of forming a stereotype. |
Cross-check and contrast
Motivation concerns what prompts action, whereas stereotyping concerns prior categorisation.
Excellence appraises quality, whereas stereotyping applies a generalised belief.
Therefore, the applicable statements are (B), (C), and (D), so the answer is (B), (C), (D) only.