Question 1

Technically speaking, the term homophobia refers to an excessive ____ homosexuals or homosexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) fear of 
B) guilt surrounding 
C) hatred for 
D) avoidance of 
A) fear of 
B) guilt surrounding 
C) hatred for 
D) avoidance of

Question 2

Categories that people use for individuals who do not fit a general stereotype are called ____.

Accepted Answer

A) subtypes 
B) ingroups 
C) outgroups 
D) stigmas 
A) subtypes 
B) ingroups 
C) outgroups 
D) stigmas

Question 3

The term ____ refers to a negative attitude or feeling toward an individual based solely on that individual's membership in a certain group.

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice 
B) discrimination 
C) stereotype 
D) racism 
A) prejudice 
B) discrimination 
C) stereotype 
D) racism

Question 4

There are a number of contemporary societies that are completely peaceful and do not have any form of competition or intergroup strife. On the downside, however, these societies tend to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) be unsuccessful in economic and political terms 
B) manifest high rates of depression and emotional apathy 
C) experience higher rates of marital and familial problems than expected 
D) dissolve before other societies 
A) be unsuccessful in economic and political terms 
B) manifest high rates of depression and emotional apathy 
C) experience higher rates of marital and familial problems than expected 
D) dissolve before other societies

Question 5

The human mind seems naturally inclined to ____.

Accepted Answer

A) think about each object in a group separately 
B) sort objects into groups 
C) constantly shift opinions on which objects belong in which groups 
D) spend a large amount of cognitive effort on forming impressions of objects 
A) think about each object in a group separately 
B) sort objects into groups 
C) constantly shift opinions on which objects belong in which groups 
D) spend a large amount of cognitive effort on forming impressions of objects

Question 6

You have been set up on a blind date, and you find out that the date is with an investment banker. Suppose that you hold the stereotype that investment bankers are aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic. If you are like MOST people, you will spend the evening ____.

Accepted Answer

A) assuming that your date is aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic, without ever looking for evidence one way or the other 
B) hoping that your date will be aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic 
C) testing the hypothesis that your date is aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic 
D) thinking about how much you detest people who are aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic 
A) assuming that your date is aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic, without ever looking for evidence one way or the other 
B) hoping that your date will be aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic 
C) testing the hypothesis that your date is aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic 
D) thinking about how much you detest people who are aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic

Question 7

People use stereotypes when their ability to judge is________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People use stereotypes when their ability to...

Question 8

Suppose that Paul is gay but he does not fit your stereotype of gay people. He wears baggy jeans, constantly swears, has sloppy table manners, and enjoys sports. Instead of changing the way you think about gay people as a group, however, you just decide that Paul belongs to a special class of gay people ("gay jocks"). This would be an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the self-fulfilling prophecy 
B) aversive prejudice 
C) subtyping 
D) the outgroup homogeneity bias 
A) the self-fulfilling prophecy 
B) aversive prejudice 
C) subtyping 
D) the outgroup homogeneity bias

Question 9

How does the jigsaw classroom work? Explain with an example.

Accepted Answer

The jigsaw class room  is a cooperative

Question 10

Suppose that Fred is a "morning person" and his brother Ned is a"night person." Which of the following will probably be true regarding their tendencies to employ stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A) They will both tend to use more stereotypes early in the day. 
B) They will both tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
C) Fred will tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
D) Ned will tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
A) They will both tend to use more stereotypes early in the day. 
B) They will both tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
C) Fred will tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
D) Ned will tend to use more stereotypes late in the day.

Question 11

The human tendency for social categorization is MOST in line with the idea of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the representativeness heuristic 
B) the cognitive miser 
C) the tend and befriend instinct 
D) self-regulation 
A) the representativeness heuristic 
B) the cognitive miser 
C) the tend and befriend instinct 
D) self-regulation

Question 12

Research on self-fulfilling prophecies in the classroom found that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) the effects are quite large-teacher expectations explain student achievement 
B) the effects are quite small-teacher expectations are often accurate 
C) teacher expectations are quite inaccurate 
D) teachers promote the self-defeating prophecy 
A) the effects are quite large-teacher expectations explain student achievement 
B) the effects are quite small-teacher expectations are often accurate 
C) teacher expectations are quite inaccurate 
D) teachers promote the self-defeating prophecy

Question 13

Christian constantly complains about immigrants and blames them for problems he encounters at work, for personal financial problems, and even for personal romantic problems. As he sees it, virtually everything is their fault. Not surprisingly, and in part as a result of this pattern of blaming, Christian also holds a rather negative view of immigrant groups. Which of the following BEST captures Christian's pattern of behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) Aversive prejudice 
B) Confirmation bias 
C) Scapegoat theory 
D) The self-serving bias 
A) Aversive prejudice 
B) Confirmation bias 
C) Scapegoat theory 
D) The self-serving bias

Question 14

According to research on prejudice and self-regulation, which of the following people would likely perform the best on a self-regulation task? ​

Accepted Answer

A) Al, a highly prejudiced white man who has just been talking with a group of black people 
B) Juan, a highly prejudiced Mexican who has just been talking with other Mexicans 
C) Richard, a fairly unprejudiced Asian man who has just been talking with a group of Latinos 
D) Pierre, a fairly unprejudiced white man who has just been talking with other whites 
A) Al, a highly prejudiced white man who has just been talking with a group of black people 
B) Juan, a highly prejudiced Mexican who has just been talking with other Mexicans 
C) Richard, a fairly unprejudiced Asian man who has just been talking with a group of Latinos 
D) Pierre, a fairly unprejudiced white man who has just been talking with other whites

Question 15

Research concerning prejudice against atheists suggests that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) belief in a deity is no longer considered to be particularly important in deciding whether someone is trustworthy or moral 
B) because religions tend to promote the idea that coreligionists are "family," atheists are viewed as having no family and therefore, they cannot be trusted 
C) belief in a deity remains critical in assessments of morality and trustworthiness among all cultures 
D) discrimination against atheists is extremely rare and largely made up in an attempt by atheists to disparage religious groups 
A) belief in a deity is no longer considered to be particularly important in deciding whether someone is trustworthy or moral 
B) because religions tend to promote the idea that coreligionists are "family," atheists are viewed as having no family and therefore, they cannot be trusted 
C) belief in a deity remains critical in assessments of morality and trustworthiness among all cultures 
D) discrimination against atheists is extremely rare and largely made up in an attempt by atheists to disparage religious groups

Question 16

Tony is a high school student. Whenever he gets good grades on tests, he believes it is because he worked hard. Whenever he gets bad grades, however, he blames it on the teacher for being unfair and partial. This is an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) self-serving bias 
B) the minimal group effect 
C) the discontinuity effect 
D) confirmation bias 
A) self-serving bias 
B) the minimal group effect 
C) the discontinuity effect 
D) confirmation bias

Question 17

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has increased dramatically since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 
B) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has actually decreased since the September 11,2001, terrorist attacks. 
C) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States is about the same as before the September 11,2001, terrorist attacks. 
D) The U.S. government has banned research on the topic of prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States since the September11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 
A) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has increased dramatically since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 
B) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has actually decreased since the September 11,2001, terrorist attacks. 
C) Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States is about the same as before the September 11,2001, terrorist attacks. 
D) The U.S. government has banned research on the topic of prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States since the September11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Question 18

Positive intergroup contact can effectively reduce prejudice by____.

Accepted Answer

A) avoiding contact with outgroup members until necessary 
B) conducting competitive exercises with outgroup members 
C) imagining positive interactions with outgroup members 
D) testing positive interactions under adverse conditions 
A) avoiding contact with outgroup members until necessary 
B) conducting competitive exercises with outgroup members 
C) imagining positive interactions with outgroup members 
D) testing positive interactions under adverse conditions

Question 19

The term salience is best defined as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) obviousness 
B) legacy 
C) stigmatizing 
D) oppositeness 
A) obviousness 
B) legacy 
C) stigmatizing 
D) oppositeness

Question 20

People are more likely to use racial stereotypes when there is a disagreement or conflict than when everyone agrees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Technically speaking, the term homophobia refers to an excessive ____ homosexuals or homosexual behavior.

Categories that people use for individuals who do not fit a general stereotype are called ____.

The term ____ refers to a negative attitude or feeling toward an individual based solely on that individual's membership in a certain group.

There are a number of contemporary societies that are completely peaceful and do not have any form of competition or intergroup strife. On the downside, however, these societies tend to ____.

The human mind seems naturally inclined to ____.

You have been set up on a blind date, and you find out that the date is with an investment banker. Suppose that you hold the stereotype that investment bankers are aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic. If you are like MOST people, you will spend the evening ____.

People use stereotypes when their ability to judge is________________.

How does the jigsaw classroom work? Explain with an example.

Suppose that Fred is a "morning person" and his brother Ned is a"night person." Which of the following will probably be true regarding their tendencies to employ stereotypes?

The human tendency for social categorization is MOST in line with the idea of ____.

Research on self-fulfilling prophecies in the classroom found that ____.

According to research on prejudice and self-regulation, which of the following people would likely perform the best on a self-regulation task?

Research concerning prejudice against atheists suggests that ____.

Tony is a high school student. Whenever he gets good grades on tests, he believes it is because he worked hard. Whenever he gets bad grades, however, he blames it on the teacher for being unfair and partial. This is an example of ____.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States?

Positive intergroup contact can effectively reduce prejudice by____.

The term salience is best defined as ____.

People are more likely to use racial stereotypes when there is a disagreement or conflict than when everyone agrees.

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Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

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Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

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Exam 13: Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Technically speaking, the term homophobia refers to an excessive ____ homosexuals or homosexual behavior.

Categories that people use for individuals who do not fit a general stereotype are called ____.

The term ____ refers to a negative attitude or feeling toward an individual based solely on that individual's membership in a certain group.

There are a number of contemporary societies that are completely peaceful and do not have any form of competition or intergroup strife. On the downside, however, these societies tend to ____.

The human mind seems naturally inclined to ____.

You have been set up on a blind date, and you find out that the date is with an investment banker. Suppose that you hold the stereotype that investment bankers are aggressive, rude, self-serving, and chauvinistic. If you are like MOST people, you will spend the evening ____.

People use stereotypes when their ability to judge is________________.

How does the jigsaw classroom work? Explain with an example.

Suppose that Fred is a "morning person" and his brother Ned is a"night person." Which of the following will probably be true regarding their tendencies to employ stereotypes?

The human tendency for social categorization is MOST in line with the idea of ____.

Research on self-fulfilling prophecies in the classroom found that ____.

According to research on prejudice and self-regulation, which of the following people would likely perform the best on a self-regulation task? ​

Research concerning prejudice against atheists suggests that ____.

Tony is a high school student. Whenever he gets good grades on tests, he believes it is because he worked hard. Whenever he gets bad grades, however, he blames it on the teacher for being unfair and partial. This is an example of ____.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate regarding prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States?

Positive intergroup contact can effectively reduce prejudice by____.

The term salience is best defined as ____.

People are more likely to use racial stereotypes when there is a disagreement or conflict than when everyone agrees.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The-Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression Antisocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction and Rejection

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Application Module B: Applying Social Psychology to Health

Application Module C: Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Application Module D: Applying Social Psychology to Law

Application Module E: Applying Social Psychology to the Environ

Filters

According to research on prejudice and self-regulation, which of the following people would likely perform the best on a self-regulation task?