Exam 2: Prejudice

Paul had prejudiced feelings against foreigners and their culture. He was sent to a foreign country on an assignment. He found the people of the country to be warm and friendly. Paul also tried to understand the significance of their cultural practices and became tolerant toward those people. Which of the following theories describes Paul's behavior?

When people blame others for their own failures, it is referred to as________.

Racial profiling persists despite overwhelming evidence that it not a predictive approach toward identifying potential troublemakers. Which of the following accurate statements supports this argument?

The theory that takes the view that prejudice is influenced by situations that encourage or discourage the tolerance of minorities is called the ________ theory.

How is economics related to the formation of prejudice as explained by both the exploitation and scapegoating theories?

Racism is used to justify the exclusion of minority groups stating that they are inferior. Which of the following explains this process?

The process of denying certain opportunities and equal rights or privileges to individuals and groups is known as ________.

Explain how stereotypes can be related to real conditions and yet not apply to most people within a particular minority group.

A negative attitude toward an entire category of people is known as ________.

Which of the following is true of White privilege?