Question

Lucia travelled from the United States to Kwan Islands. When she went to a restaurant, she expected to find a full breakfast in the menu, but she was disappointed because only a few restaurants served a full breakfast. In this scenario, Lucia’s disappointment is due to _____.

Answer 1

Answer: Assumed similarity

Explanation: Assumed similarity may be viewed as a false perception which occurs when an assessor or individual incorrectly perceives that another individual shares the same characteristics as theirs. It may be regarded as the assumption that a different cultural or social group will share similar characteristics with one's cultural or social affiliation.

In the scenario above, Lucia has assumed a similarity between the breakfast menu of restaurants in the United States to those in Kwan Island. Here, Lucia's perception is that all restaurants will have the same menu to those in the United States.