Question 1

What are authoritarianism and social dominance orientation? How are they related to prejudice?

Accepted Answer

Students need to define each a

Question 2

Cooperation between members of different groups has been shown to be

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A)  an ineffective way to reduce prejudice, because it increases the tendency to view each other's group in a simplified way. 
B)  an effective way to reduce prejudice, because it motivates people to be accurate in their understanding of outgroup members. 
C)  an effective way to reduce prejudice, because it forces people to form impressions when they are cognitively overloaded. 
D)  an effective way to reduce prejudice only when the contact occurs at the institutional rather than the individual level. 
A)  an ineffective way to reduce prejudice, because it increases the tendency to view each other's group in a simplified way. 
B)  an effective way to reduce prejudice, because it motivates people to be accurate in their understanding of outgroup members. 
C)  an effective way to reduce prejudice, because it forces people to form impressions when they are cognitively overloaded. 
D)  an effective way to reduce prejudice only when the contact occurs at the institutional rather than the individual level.

Question 3

Describe three material costs of prejudice,stereotyping,and discrimination,as well as one psychological cost.Provide an example of each.

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Material costs include greater difficult

Question 4

Briefly describe stereotype threat,and give an example.

Accepted Answer

Stereotype threat is the fear

Question 5

Individuals with a(n)________ religious orientation strive to internalize the teaching of their religion and see religion as an end to itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic religiosity 
B)  extrinsic religiosity 
C)  quest religiosity 
D)  prosocial religiosity 
A)  intrinsic religiosity 
B)  extrinsic religiosity 
C)  quest religiosity 
D)  prosocial religiosity

Question 6

The difference between prejudices and stereotypes is that prejudices are ________,whereas stereotypes are ________ about social groups.

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A)  unfavorable beliefs; neutral beliefs 
B)  negative attitudes; negative beliefs 
C)  generalized beliefs; generalized attitudes 
D)  generalized attitudes; generalized beliefs 
A)  unfavorable beliefs; neutral beliefs 
B)  negative attitudes; negative beliefs 
C)  generalized beliefs; generalized attitudes 
D)  generalized attitudes; generalized beliefs

Question 7

Low self-monitors are more likely to express stereotypical and prejudiced views than high self-monitors.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Reducing in one's mind the relevance of a particular domain to one's self-esteem is called ________ and may occur as a result of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem threat; overachievement motivation 
B)  self-handicapping; enhanced social identity 
C)  scapegoating; deindividuation; 
D)  disidentification; stereotype threat 
A)  self-esteem threat; overachievement motivation 
B)  self-handicapping; enhanced social identity 
C)  scapegoating; deindividuation; 
D)  disidentification; stereotype threat

Question 9

Realistic group conflict theory is discussed in the text as related to which of the following motives for prejudice and stereotyping?

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A)  supporting and protecting one's group 
B)  managing self-image 
C)  gaining social approval 
D)  conserving mental effort 
A)  supporting and protecting one's group 
B)  managing self-image 
C)  gaining social approval 
D)  conserving mental effort

Question 10

Which of the following theories about the development of the authoritarian personality has been supported by research?

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A)  severe punishment by parents 
B)  modeling of authoritarianism by parents 
C)  genetic influences on personality 
D)  all of the above 
A)  severe punishment by parents 
B)  modeling of authoritarianism by parents 
C)  genetic influences on personality 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

In the "Robber's Cave" study described in your text,students at a summer camp were separated into two groups,the "Rattlers" and the "Eagles." The students ended up calling the members of the other group derogatory names,raiding their cabins,and fighting.How did the researchers explain the animosity between the two groups?

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A)  Rattlers tended to be athletic; Eagles had more intellectual interests. 
B)  The Rattlers were chosen from more impoverished environments than the Eagles. 
C)  The two groups had been competing against each other. 
D)  The students were away from home, which increased their aggressiveness. 
A)  Rattlers tended to be athletic; Eagles had more intellectual interests. 
B)  The Rattlers were chosen from more impoverished environments than the Eagles. 
C)  The two groups had been competing against each other. 
D)  The students were away from home, which increased their aggressiveness.

Question 12

The text discusses the idea that stereotypes are sometimes based on a "kernel of truth," but exaggerate reality to some extent.This idea is related to which motive for prejudice and stereotyping?

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A)  supporting and protecting one's group 
B)  managing self-image 
C)  seeking mental efficiency 
D)  gaining social approval 
A)  supporting and protecting one's group 
B)  managing self-image 
C)  seeking mental efficiency 
D)  gaining social approval

Question 13

Name and describe the two kinds of sexual harassment described in the book,and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Students should desc

Question 14

Suppose that a white couple and a Hispanic couple are both looking for a house.According to research,which of the following is likely to happen?

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A)  The Hispanic couple will receive more follow-up calls from the realtor. 
B)  The Hispanic couple will pay about 3,000 dollars less for a house equivalent to the white couple's. 
C)  The white couple will be informed of more available houses. 
D)  The white couple will get a better deal only if they present themselves as having a higher income. 
A)  The Hispanic couple will receive more follow-up calls from the realtor. 
B)  The Hispanic couple will pay about 3,000 dollars less for a house equivalent to the white couple's. 
C)  The white couple will be informed of more available houses. 
D)  The white couple will get a better deal only if they present themselves as having a higher income.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations reviewed in the text about how the authoritarian personality develops?

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A)  Authoritarianism develops as a result of severe punishment by parents during childhood. 
B)  An authoritarian personality develops as a result of stereotype threat. 
C)  Tendencies toward authoritarianism are passed genetically. 
D)  Authoritarianism is learned by observing authoritarian parents. 
A)  Authoritarianism develops as a result of severe punishment by parents during childhood. 
B)  An authoritarian personality develops as a result of stereotype threat. 
C)  Tendencies toward authoritarianism are passed genetically. 
D)  Authoritarianism is learned by observing authoritarian parents.

Question 16

Define prejudice and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice: a general

Question 17

The ________ is an indirect measure of prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)  Modern Prejudice Scale 
B)  Implicit Association Test 
C)  Subtle Racism Test 
D)  Nonconscious Bias Inventory 
A)  Modern Prejudice Scale 
B)  Implicit Association Test 
C)  Subtle Racism Test 
D)  Nonconscious Bias Inventory

Question 18

How can stereotyping serve the goal of seeking mental efficiency? Provide an example that illustrates this process.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes are mental shortcuts that al

Question 19

The desire for social approval may lead people to

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A)  adopt tolerant views and express less prejudice. 
B)  adopt negative prejudice and derogate outgroups. 
C)  shift their expression of prejudice at different times and places. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  adopt tolerant views and express less prejudice. 
B)  adopt negative prejudice and derogate outgroups. 
C)  shift their expression of prejudice at different times and places. 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Individuals exhibit stronger ingroup bias when they identify strongly with their group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are authoritarianism and social dominance orientation? How are they related to prejudice?

Cooperation between members of different groups has been shown to be

Describe three material costs of prejudice,stereotyping,and discrimination,as well as one psychological cost.Provide an example of each.

Briefly describe stereotype threat,and give an example.

Individuals with a(n)________ religious orientation strive to internalize the teaching of their religion and see religion as an end to itself.

The difference between prejudices and stereotypes is that prejudices are ,whereas stereotypes are about social groups.

Low self-monitors are more likely to express stereotypical and prejudiced views than high self-monitors.

Reducing in one's mind the relevance of a particular domain to one's self-esteem is called and may occur as a result of .

Realistic group conflict theory is discussed in the text as related to which of the following motives for prejudice and stereotyping?

Which of the following theories about the development of the authoritarian personality has been supported by research?

The text discusses the idea that stereotypes are sometimes based on a "kernel of truth," but exaggerate reality to some extent.This idea is related to which motive for prejudice and stereotyping?

Name and describe the two kinds of sexual harassment described in the book,and give an example of each.

Suppose that a white couple and a Hispanic couple are both looking for a house.According to research,which of the following is likely to happen?

Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations reviewed in the text about how the authoritarian personality develops?

Define prejudice and provide an example.

The ________ is an indirect measure of prejudice.

How can stereotyping serve the goal of seeking mental efficiency? Provide an example that illustrates this process.

The desire for social approval may lead people to

Individuals exhibit stronger ingroup bias when they identify strongly with their group.

Introduction to Social Psychology

The Person and the Situation

Social Cognition: Understanding Ourselves and Others

Presenting the Self

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience

Affiliation and Friendship

Love and Romantic Relationships

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Groups

Social Dilemmas: Cooperation versus Conflict

Integrating Social Psychology

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Exam 11: Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

What are authoritarianism and social dominance orientation? How are they related to prejudice?

Cooperation between members of different groups has been shown to be

Describe three material costs of prejudice,stereotyping,and discrimination,as well as one psychological cost.Provide an example of each.

Briefly describe stereotype threat,and give an example.

Individuals with a(n)________ religious orientation strive to internalize the teaching of their religion and see religion as an end to itself.

The difference between prejudices and stereotypes is that prejudices are ________,whereas stereotypes are ________ about social groups.

Low self-monitors are more likely to express stereotypical and prejudiced views than high self-monitors.

Reducing in one's mind the relevance of a particular domain to one's self-esteem is called ________ and may occur as a result of ________.

Realistic group conflict theory is discussed in the text as related to which of the following motives for prejudice and stereotyping?

Which of the following theories about the development of the authoritarian personality has been supported by research?

The text discusses the idea that stereotypes are sometimes based on a "kernel of truth," but exaggerate reality to some extent.This idea is related to which motive for prejudice and stereotyping?

Name and describe the two kinds of sexual harassment described in the book,and give an example of each.

Suppose that a white couple and a Hispanic couple are both looking for a house.According to research,which of the following is likely to happen?

Which of the following is NOT one of the explanations reviewed in the text about how the authoritarian personality develops?

Define prejudice and provide an example.

The ________ is an indirect measure of prejudice.

How can stereotyping serve the goal of seeking mental efficiency? Provide an example that illustrates this process.

The desire for social approval may lead people to

Individuals exhibit stronger ingroup bias when they identify strongly with their group.

Introduction to Social Psychology

The Person and the Situation

Social Cognition: Understanding Ourselves and Others

Presenting the Self

Attitudes and Persuasion

Social Influence: Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience

Affiliation and Friendship

Love and Romantic Relationships

Prosocial Behavior

Aggression

Groups

Social Dilemmas: Cooperation versus Conflict

Integrating Social Psychology

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The difference between prejudices and stereotypes is that prejudices are ,whereas stereotypes are about social groups.

Reducing in one's mind the relevance of a particular domain to one's self-esteem is called and may occur as a result of .