Question 1

People with authoritarian personalities are likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  blame others for their failure 
B)  believe that most moral issues are difficult to resolve 
C)  expect adherence to conventional values 
D)  acknowledge the influence of societal norms on prejudice 
A)  blame others for their failure 
B)  believe that most moral issues are difficult to resolve 
C)  expect adherence to conventional values 
D)  acknowledge the influence of societal norms on prejudice C

Question 2

When asked about their Whiteness, most White people are likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  talk about their ethnic identity 
B)  see themselves stigmatized as racist 
C)  see themselves as having advantages over other racial groups 
D)  acknowledge the privileges that come with being White 
A)  talk about their ethnic identity 
B)  see themselves stigmatized as racist 
C)  see themselves as having advantages over other racial groups 
D)  acknowledge the privileges that come with being White B

Question 3

How do different minority groups feel about the state of race relations in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The results of a nationwide survey conducted in the United States offer insight into sharply different views on the state of race relations today. Latinos, African Americans, and
Asian Americans all have strong reservations about the state of race relations in the United States. They are skeptical about the level of equal opportunity and perceive a lot of discrimination. It is interesting to note that Hispanics and Asian Americans, overwhelmingly immigrants, are more likely to feel they will succeed if they work hard. Yet the majority of all three groups have a positive outlook for the next ten years.

Question 4

The Clarks' experiment involving Black children showed that Black children preferred white dolls. Which of the following is a reason for this preference?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black children had developed a negative self-image. 
B)  Their minority status influenced the personality traits of the children. 
C)  Black children had positive feelings of self-esteem. 
D)  The children hated themselves because of their minority status. 
A)  Black children had developed a negative self-image. 
B)  Their minority status influenced the personality traits of the children. 
C)  Black children had positive feelings of self-esteem. 
D)  The children hated themselves because of their minority status.

Question 5

The scapegoating theory is based on the principle that ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  exploitation of the lower class is an integral part of capitalism 
B)  peer and social influences encourage tolerance or intolerance 
C)  adherence to conventional values, uncritical acceptance of authority, and concern with power and toughness are essential in society 
D)  people use some expressions of prejudice so they can refuse to accept responsibility for their actions 
A)  exploitation of the lower class is an integral part of capitalism 
B)  peer and social influences encourage tolerance or intolerance 
C)  adherence to conventional values, uncritical acceptance of authority, and concern with power and toughness are essential in society 
D)  people use some expressions of prejudice so they can refuse to accept responsibility for their actions

Question 6

Problems such as welfare, urban decay, homelessness, and crime are now viewed as ________ issues.

Accepted Answer

A)  economic 
B)  racial 
C)  political 
D)  structural 
A)  economic 
B)  racial 
C)  political 
D)  structural

Question 7

The study conducted by Richard LaPiere showed that people ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dislike Chinese openly and without reservation 
B)  stereotype Chinese as being war-like 
C)  were more willing to accept Chinese in person than they were in theory 
D)  consistently dislike Chinese more than Japanese people but better than Koreans 
A)  dislike Chinese openly and without reservation 
B)  stereotype Chinese as being war-like 
C)  were more willing to accept Chinese in person than they were in theory 
D)  consistently dislike Chinese more than Japanese people but better than Koreans

Question 8

The citizens of the country of Celebria claim that immigrants from neighboring countries have contributed to unemployment problems in the country. The citizens blame the immigrants for the problems faced by them. The immigrant, in this instance becomes the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creationist 
B)  pluralist 
C)  scapegoat 
D)  stereotype 
A)  creationist 
B)  pluralist 
C)  scapegoat 
D)  stereotype

Question 9

The exploitation theory of prejudice explains the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  practice of blaming others for one's failures 
B)  contact hypothesis 
C)  basis of racial discrimination in the United States 
D)  concept of the authoritarian personality 
A)  practice of blaming others for one's failures 
B)  contact hypothesis 
C)  basis of racial discrimination in the United States 
D)  concept of the authoritarian personality

Question 10

The ________ theory of prejudice is clearly part of the Marxist tradition in sociological thought.

Accepted Answer

A)  scapegoating 
B)  normative 
C)  exploitation 
D)  authoritarian 
A)  scapegoating 
B)  normative 
C)  exploitation 
D)  authoritarian

Question 11

A lawyer finds himself becoming more sexist as he competes with three women for a position in a prestigious law firm. This situation is an example of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  normative theory 
B)  exploitation theory 
C)  authoritarian personality theory 
D)  scapegoating theory 
A)  normative theory 
B)  exploitation theory 
C)  authoritarian personality theory 
D)  scapegoating theory

Question 12

Labeling individuals through negative stereotypes has strong implications for the self-fulfilling prophecy. Which of the following accurate statements supports this argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotypes only influence how people feel about themselves. 
B)  People are aware of the negative images others have about them. 
C)  Explicit expressions of negative stereotypes are extremely common. 
D)  Stereotyping is limited to racial and ethnic groups. 
A)  Stereotypes only influence how people feel about themselves. 
B)  People are aware of the negative images others have about them. 
C)  Explicit expressions of negative stereotypes are extremely common. 
D)  Stereotyping is limited to racial and ethnic groups.

Question 13

The owner of a car dealership refuses to hire a female applicant not because he feels women are incompetent, but because he fears that customers will be less likely to buy a car from a saleswoman. According to Merton's typology, the owner is being a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian person 
B)  timid bigot 
C)  all-weather bigot 
D)  reluctant liberal 
A)  authoritarian person 
B)  timid bigot 
C)  all-weather bigot 
D)  reluctant liberal

Question 14

A person who advocates ethnocentrism is likely to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  believe that each culture is equally valid 
B)  believe that prejudice is wrong 
C)  view other cultures as superior to that of his or her own culture 
D)  judge other cultures by the standards of his or her own group 
A)  believe that each culture is equally valid 
B)  believe that prejudice is wrong 
C)  view other cultures as superior to that of his or her own culture 
D)  judge other cultures by the standards of his or her own group

Question 15

Which of the following statements best describes prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a negative belief, not behavior. 
B)  It is a behavior aimed at individuals, not groups. 
C)  It is a negative action, not a belief. 
D)  It is a discriminatory behavior based on accurate definitions. 
A)  It is a negative belief, not behavior. 
B)  It is a behavior aimed at individuals, not groups. 
C)  It is a negative action, not a belief. 
D)  It is a discriminatory behavior based on accurate definitions.

Question 16

LaPiere's study in the early 1930s on racial attitudes and social conduct involving travel with a Chinese couple to places of business indicated that most people who participated in the follow-up questionnaire were ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  all-weather liberals 
B)  reluctant liberals 
C)  all-weather bigots 
D)  timid bigots 
A)  all-weather liberals 
B)  reluctant liberals 
C)  all-weather bigots 
D)  timid bigots

Question 17

A prejudiced belief leads to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical rejection 
B)  an attitude that coincides with behavior 
C)  pluralism 
D)  rejection of individuals based on their behavior 
A)  categorical rejection 
B)  an attitude that coincides with behavior 
C)  pluralism 
D)  rejection of individuals based on their behavior

Question 18

Distinguish between prejudice and discrimination and then explain the relationship between them using Merton's typology.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is a belief or attitude; discr

Question 19

Define White privilege and explain how it is invisible to those who benefit from it. Provide specific examples of privileges based on race.

Accepted Answer

White privilege refers to the rights or

Question 20

Viewing Blacks as superstitious, Whites as uncaring, and Jews as shrewd are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotyping 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  exploitation 
D)  scapegoating 
A)  stereotyping 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  exploitation 
D)  scapegoating

People with authoritarian personalities are likely to ________.

When asked about their Whiteness, most White people are likely to ________.

How do different minority groups feel about the state of race relations in the United States?

The Clarks' experiment involving Black children showed that Black children preferred white dolls. Which of the following is a reason for this preference?

The scapegoating theory is based on the principle that ________.

Problems such as welfare, urban decay, homelessness, and crime are now viewed as ________ issues.

The study conducted by Richard LaPiere showed that people ________.

The citizens of the country of Celebria claim that immigrants from neighboring countries have contributed to unemployment problems in the country. The citizens blame the immigrants for the problems faced by them. The immigrant, in this instance becomes the ________.

The exploitation theory of prejudice explains the ________.

The ________ theory of prejudice is clearly part of the Marxist tradition in sociological thought.

A lawyer finds himself becoming more sexist as he competes with three women for a position in a prestigious law firm. This situation is an example of the ________.

Labeling individuals through negative stereotypes has strong implications for the self-fulfilling prophecy. Which of the following accurate statements supports this argument?

The owner of a car dealership refuses to hire a female applicant not because he feels women are incompetent, but because he fears that customers will be less likely to buy a car from a saleswoman. According to Merton's typology, the owner is being a(n) ________.

A person who advocates ethnocentrism is likely to ________.

Which of the following statements best describes prejudice?

LaPiere's study in the early 1930s on racial attitudes and social conduct involving travel with a Chinese couple to places of business indicated that most people who participated in the follow-up questionnaire were ________.

A prejudiced belief leads to ________.

Distinguish between prejudice and discrimination and then explain the relationship between them using Merton's typology.

Define White privilege and explain how it is invisible to those who benefit from it. Provide specific examples of privileges based on race.

Viewing Blacks as superstitious, Whites as uncaring, and Jews as shrewd are examples of ________.

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Exam 2: Prejudice

People with authoritarian personalities are likely to ________.

When asked about their Whiteness, most White people are likely to ________.

How do different minority groups feel about the state of race relations in the United States?

The Clarks' experiment involving Black children showed that Black children preferred white dolls. Which of the following is a reason for this preference?

The scapegoating theory is based on the principle that ________.

Problems such as welfare, urban decay, homelessness, and crime are now viewed as ________ issues.

The study conducted by Richard LaPiere showed that people ________.

The citizens of the country of Celebria claim that immigrants from neighboring countries have contributed to unemployment problems in the country. The citizens blame the immigrants for the problems faced by them. The immigrant, in this instance becomes the ________.

The exploitation theory of prejudice explains the ________.

The ________ theory of prejudice is clearly part of the Marxist tradition in sociological thought.

A lawyer finds himself becoming more sexist as he competes with three women for a position in a prestigious law firm. This situation is an example of the ________.

Labeling individuals through negative stereotypes has strong implications for the self-fulfilling prophecy. Which of the following accurate statements supports this argument?

The owner of a car dealership refuses to hire a female applicant not because he feels women are incompetent, but because he fears that customers will be less likely to buy a car from a saleswoman. According to Merton's typology, the owner is being a(n) ________.

A person who advocates ethnocentrism is likely to ________.

Which of the following statements best describes prejudice?

LaPiere's study in the early 1930s on racial attitudes and social conduct involving travel with a Chinese couple to places of business indicated that most people who participated in the follow-up questionnaire were ________.

A prejudiced belief leads to ________.

Distinguish between prejudice and discrimination and then explain the relationship between them using Merton's typology.

Define White privilege and explain how it is invisible to those who benefit from it. Provide specific examples of privileges based on race.

Viewing Blacks as superstitious, Whites as uncaring, and Jews as shrewd are examples of ________.

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Discrimination

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