Exam 13: Prejudice: Causes Consequences and Cures

Amelia is trying hard to explain to Ricardo why women should not be restricted to the home.Even though Ricardo has no firm basis for his beliefs, Amelia's logical arguments fail to persuade him in this case because

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Question 61

A person who believes in a just world would likely believe that a date-rape victim should

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Question 62

Recall that Sherif and his colleagues (1961) created conflict between two groups of boys in a summer camp.Intergroup hostility was relatively easy to generate.To do this, the researchers first and then .

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Question 63

In what ways do self-fulfilling prophecies contribute to prejudice and negative stereotypes?

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Question 64

Dweck's idea of a ________ mindset is an effective way to counteract stereotype threat.

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Question 65

According to Crandall and Eshleman's (2003) model, people struggle with their urge to express prejudice and their

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Question 66

Research has shown that when most people are confronted with evidence of an inequitable outcome that is difficult to explain, they will

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Question 67

According to the authors, how does a belief in a just world contribute to blaming the victims of injustice?

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Question 68

________ posits that increased prejudice and discrimination result from limited resources and consequent intergroup conflict.

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Question 69

What is stereotype threat, why does it arise, and what are the consequences?

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Question 70

Describe the role of normative conformity in the societal problem of prejudice.

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Question 71

According to research presented in the chapter, people believe that female jobs require which of the following?

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Question 72

Men who are "benevolent sexists" have positive feelings about women as a group, but

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Question 73

Some psychological scientists question the interpretations of the Implicit Association Test.Rather than revealing implicit bias, what else might the test be revealing?

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Question 74

Research has shown that when fate (e.g., a flip of a coin) determines the allocation of rewards for completing a task, participants will often

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Question 75

Amber considers herself outgoing, upbeat, and talented.She also defines herself as an American, a biologist, and a musician.The first three descriptors represent her _, and the last three represent her ___.

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Question 76

Kevin only buys clothes made in America.He never buys clothes made in India or Pakistan.This demonstrates the ________ component of his attitude.

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Question 77

Prejudice against ethnic minorities is well-known.Which of the following is true about the limits of who experiences prejudice?

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Question 78

Researchers discovered that many ministers who supported desegregation in Little Rock, Arkansas did not use their pulpits to air their (unpopular) views for fear of losing contributions and church members.This is a real world example of the power of ________ to exacerbate prejudice and discrimination.

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Question 79

Consider the following examples of prejudice: anti-Chinese prejudice in the United States after the transcontinental railroad was completed; anti-Mexican prejudice in the United States when agricultural jobs are scarce; anti-Turkish prejudice in Germany after reunification; anti-Arab and anti-Jew prejudice in the Middle East; and anti-immigrant prejudice during times of high unemployment.These examples best illustrate the ________ theory of prejudice.

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Amelia is trying hard to explain to Ricardo why women should not be restricted to the home.Even though Ricardo has no firm basis for his beliefs, Amelia's logical arguments fail to persuade him in this case because

A person who believes in a just world would likely believe that a date-rape victim should

Recall that Sherif and his colleagues (1961) created conflict between two groups of boys in a summer camp.Intergroup hostility was relatively easy to generate.To do this, the researchers first and then .

In what ways do self-fulfilling prophecies contribute to prejudice and negative stereotypes?

Dweck's idea of a ________ mindset is an effective way to counteract stereotype threat.

According to Crandall and Eshleman's (2003) model, people struggle with their urge to express prejudice and their

Research has shown that when most people are confronted with evidence of an inequitable outcome that is difficult to explain, they will

According to the authors, how does a belief in a just world contribute to blaming the victims of injustice?

________ posits that increased prejudice and discrimination result from limited resources and consequent intergroup conflict.

What is stereotype threat, why does it arise, and what are the consequences?

Describe the role of normative conformity in the societal problem of prejudice.

According to research presented in the chapter, people believe that female jobs require which of the following?

Men who are "benevolent sexists" have positive feelings about women as a group, but

Some psychological scientists question the interpretations of the Implicit Association Test.Rather than revealing implicit bias, what else might the test be revealing?

Research has shown that when fate (e.g., a flip of a coin) determines the allocation of rewards for completing a task, participants will often

Amber considers herself outgoing, upbeat, and talented.She also defines herself as an American, a biologist, and a musician.The first three descriptors represent her _, and the last three represent her ___.

Kevin only buys clothes made in America.He never buys clothes made in India or Pakistan.This demonstrates the ________ component of his attitude.

Prejudice against ethnic minorities is well-known.Which of the following is true about the limits of who experiences prejudice?

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

The Need to Justify Our Actions: the Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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Exam 13: Prejudice: Causes Consequences and Cures

Amelia is trying hard to explain to Ricardo why women should not be restricted to the home.Even though Ricardo has no firm basis for his beliefs, Amelia's logical arguments fail to persuade him in this case because

A person who believes in a just world would likely believe that a date-rape victim should

Recall that Sherif and his colleagues (1961) created conflict between two groups of boys in a summer camp.Intergroup hostility was relatively easy to generate.To do this, the researchers first ________ and then ________.

In what ways do self-fulfilling prophecies contribute to prejudice and negative stereotypes?

Dweck's idea of a ________ mindset is an effective way to counteract stereotype threat.

According to Crandall and Eshleman's (2003) model, people struggle with their urge to express prejudice and their

Research has shown that when most people are confronted with evidence of an inequitable outcome that is difficult to explain, they will

According to the authors, how does a belief in a just world contribute to blaming the victims of injustice?

________ posits that increased prejudice and discrimination result from limited resources and consequent intergroup conflict.

What is stereotype threat, why does it arise, and what are the consequences?

Describe the role of normative conformity in the societal problem of prejudice.

According to research presented in the chapter, people believe that female jobs require which of the following?

Men who are "benevolent sexists" have positive feelings about women as a group, but

Some psychological scientists question the interpretations of the Implicit Association Test.Rather than revealing implicit bias, what else might the test be revealing?

Research has shown that when fate (e.g., a flip of a coin) determines the allocation of rewards for completing a task, participants will often

Amber considers herself outgoing, upbeat, and talented.She also defines herself as an American, a biologist, and a musician.The first three descriptors represent her _____, and the last three represent her _______.

Kevin only buys clothes made in America.He never buys clothes made in India or Pakistan.This demonstrates the ________ component of his attitude.

Prejudice against ethnic minorities is well-known.Which of the following is true about the limits of who experiences prejudice?

Introducing Social Psychology

Methodology: How Social Psychologists Do Research

Social Cognition: How We Think About the Social World

Social Perception: How We Come to Understand Other People

The Self: Understanding Ourselves in a Social Context

The Need to Justify Our Actions: the Costs and Benefits of Dissonance Reduction

Attitudes and Attitude Change: Influencing Thoughts and Feelings

Conformity: Influencing Behavior

Group Processes: Influence in Social Groups

Interpersonal Attraction: From First Impressions to Close Relationships

Prosocial Behavior: Why Do People Help

Aggression: Why Do We Hurt Other People Can We Prevent It

Making a Difference With Social Psychology: Attaining a Sustainable Future

Social Psychology and Health

Social Psychology and the Law

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Recall that Sherif and his colleagues (1961) created conflict between two groups of boys in a summer camp.Intergroup hostility was relatively easy to generate.To do this, the researchers first and then .

Amber considers herself outgoing, upbeat, and talented.She also defines herself as an American, a biologist, and a musician.The first three descriptors represent her _, and the last three represent her ___.