Question 1

Explain institutional discrimination using examples. How does it differ from social discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Institutional discrimination refers to

Question 2

According to Robert Merton, discrimination against a particular group is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  always the acting-out of prejudice 
B)  only practiced by prejudiced people 
C)  not always the result of prejudice 
D)  practiced only by active bigots 
A)  always the acting-out of prejudice 
B)  only practiced by prejudiced people 
C)  not always the result of prejudice 
D)  practiced only by active bigots

Question 3

__________ means that people tend to absorb information that accords with their own beliefs and rationalize away information that does not.

Accepted Answer

Selective

Question 4

Erik, who is white, has recently purchased his first house. In an effort to ensure his property value would stay high, he looked for the best neighborhood he could afford in the best school system. As it turned out, his neighborhood was nearly all white. This is an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  institutional discrimination 
B)  social discrimination 
C)  institutional prejudice 
D)  social prejudice 
A)  institutional discrimination 
B)  social discrimination 
C)  institutional prejudice 
D)  social prejudice

Question 5

Most social scientists consider prejudice to be an attitude with a(n) __________ bias.

Accepted Answer

A)  religious 
B)  psychological 
C)  social 
D)  emotional 
A)  religious 
B)  psychological 
C)  social 
D)  emotional

Question 6

Prejudice is __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  caused by a variety of factors 
B)  an abnormal human attribute 
C)  not often associated with discrimination 
D)  rarely based upon economic factors 
A)  caused by a variety of factors 
B)  an abnormal human attribute 
C)  not often associated with discrimination 
D)  rarely based upon economic factors

Question 7

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of self-justification as it relates to prejudice.

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1. Expl

Question 8

How can stereotypes be positive and negative? Give examples.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes can be both positive and neg

Question 9

Talcott Parsons developed a concept that linked the psychological and sociological aspects of frustration-aggression called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice 
B)  free floating 
C)  permanent anger 
D)  cultural irritation 
A)  prejudice 
B)  free floating 
C)  permanent anger 
D)  cultural irritation

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of self-justification.

Accepted Answer

A)  The Crusaders assimilating Jews and Muslims as defenders of the "true faith." 
B)  Puritans burning witches, whose refusal to confess "proved they were evil." 
C)  Pioneers befriending Native Americans who were "heathen savages." 
D)  Europeans trading Africans as slaves. 
A)  The Crusaders assimilating Jews and Muslims as defenders of the "true faith." 
B)  Puritans burning witches, whose refusal to confess "proved they were evil." 
C)  Pioneers befriending Native Americans who were "heathen savages." 
D)  Europeans trading Africans as slaves.

Question 11

Studies measuring the impact of television on children's attitudes indicate __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  no correlation at all between amount of television viewed and children's attitudes 
B)  inconclusive findings about the amount of television viewed and children's attitudes 
C)  significant correlations between amount of television viewed and children's attitudes 
D)  black, not white, children are more easily influenced 
A)  no correlation at all between amount of television viewed and children's attitudes 
B)  inconclusive findings about the amount of television viewed and children's attitudes 
C)  significant correlations between amount of television viewed and children's attitudes 
D)  black, not white, children are more easily influenced

Question 12

Explain the Jigsaw method. Why is it effective?

Accepted Answer

The Jigsaw method is a teaching techniqu

Question 13

__________ is a lack of resources, or rewards, in comparison to those of others in the society.

Accepted Answer

Relative d

Question 14

When talking with his friends, Jimmy states that "Jews are intrusive and acquisitive." Jimmy's statements are an example of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive prejudice 
B)  pluralism 
C)  multiculturalism 
D)  discrimination 
A)  cognitive prejudice 
B)  pluralism 
C)  multiculturalism 
D)  discrimination

Question 15

Evidence about the success of affirmative action programs __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is clearly positive 
B)  is clearly negative 
C)  is mixed 
D)  has not yet been found 
A)  is clearly positive 
B)  is clearly negative 
C)  is mixed 
D)  has not yet been found

Question 16

When __________ it is an example of prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mr. X says "My mind is made up. Don't confuse me with facts." 
B)  Ms. Y says "I don't really care about minorities at all." 
C)  Mr. Z says "Christians are statistically more likely to be involved in hate crimes." 
D)  Ms. Z says "Whites don't give to charity at a rate consistent with their population numbers." 
A)  Mr. X says "My mind is made up. Don't confuse me with facts." 
B)  Ms. Y says "I don't really care about minorities at all." 
C)  Mr. Z says "Christians are statistically more likely to be involved in hate crimes." 
D)  Ms. Z says "Whites don't give to charity at a rate consistent with their population numbers."

Question 17

The average American watches three years' worth of television ads during the course of a lifetime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An ethnic group member might tell an ethnic joke about themselves to an outgroup member in order to __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  undermine the stereotype by ridiculing it 
B)  dissociate oneself from stereotypes of one's group 
C)  maintain the imbalance of power 
D)  reaffirm negative self-image 
A)  undermine the stereotype by ridiculing it 
B)  dissociate oneself from stereotypes of one's group 
C)  maintain the imbalance of power 
D)  reaffirm negative self-image

Question 19

Juanita blames her little brother for her failure to do her chores, but her brother was not even home. Juanita is clearly engaging in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-justification 
B)  subjugation 
C)  scapegoating 
D)  escapism 
A)  self-justification 
B)  subjugation 
C)  scapegoating 
D)  escapism

Question 20

Discuss stereotypes, their persistence, and their impact upon intergroup relations.

Accepted Answer

The ideal answer should include:
1. Defi

Explain institutional discrimination using examples. How does it differ from social discrimination?

According to Robert Merton, discrimination against a particular group is __________.

__________ means that people tend to absorb information that accords with their own beliefs and rationalize away information that does not.

Erik, who is white, has recently purchased his first house. In an effort to ensure his property value would stay high, he looked for the best neighborhood he could afford in the best school system. As it turned out, his neighborhood was nearly all white. This is an example of __________.

Most social scientists consider prejudice to be an attitude with a(n) __________ bias.

Prejudice is __________.

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of self-justification as it relates to prejudice.

How can stereotypes be positive and negative? Give examples.

Talcott Parsons developed a concept that linked the psychological and sociological aspects of frustration-aggression called __________.

Which of the following is an example of self-justification.

Studies measuring the impact of television on children's attitudes indicate __________.

Explain the Jigsaw method. Why is it effective?

__________ is a lack of resources, or rewards, in comparison to those of others in the society.

When talking with his friends, Jimmy states that "Jews are intrusive and acquisitive." Jimmy's statements are an example of __________.

Evidence about the success of affirmative action programs __________.

When __________ it is an example of prejudice.

The average American watches three years' worth of television ads during the course of a lifetime.

An ethnic group member might tell an ethnic joke about themselves to an outgroup member in order to __________.

Juanita blames her little brother for her failure to do her chores, but her brother was not even home. Juanita is clearly engaging in __________.

Discuss stereotypes, their persistence, and their impact upon intergroup relations.

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Exam 3: Prejudice and Discrimination

Explain institutional discrimination using examples. How does it differ from social discrimination?

According to Robert Merton, discrimination against a particular group is __________.

__________ means that people tend to absorb information that accords with their own beliefs and rationalize away information that does not.

Erik, who is white, has recently purchased his first house. In an effort to ensure his property value would stay high, he looked for the best neighborhood he could afford in the best school system. As it turned out, his neighborhood was nearly all white. This is an example of __________.

Most social scientists consider prejudice to be an attitude with a(n) __________ bias.

Prejudice is __________.

Explain the strengths and weaknesses of self-justification as it relates to prejudice.

How can stereotypes be positive and negative? Give examples.

Talcott Parsons developed a concept that linked the psychological and sociological aspects of frustration-aggression called __________.

Which of the following is an example of self-justification.

Studies measuring the impact of television on children's attitudes indicate __________.

Explain the Jigsaw method. Why is it effective?

__________ is a lack of resources, or rewards, in comparison to those of others in the society.

When talking with his friends, Jimmy states that "Jews are intrusive and acquisitive." Jimmy's statements are an example of __________.

Evidence about the success of affirmative action programs __________.

When __________ it is an example of prejudice.

The average American watches three years' worth of television ads during the course of a lifetime.

An ethnic group member might tell an ethnic joke about themselves to an outgroup member in order to __________.

Juanita blames her little brother for her failure to do her chores, but her brother was not even home. Juanita is clearly engaging in __________.

Discuss stereotypes, their persistence, and their impact upon intergroup relations.

The Study of Minorities

Culture and Social Structure

Intergroup Relations

North and West European Americans

South, Central, and East European Americans

American Indians

Asian Americans

Middle Eastern and North African Americans

Black Americans

Hispanic Americans

Religious Minorities

Women As a Minority Group

Gays, People With Disabilities, and the Elderly

The Ever-Changing Us Mosaic

Filters