Question 1

People differ on core characteristics that are key determinants of life experiences.Core characteristics include cultural and demographic features.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sandeep believes in karma,that there are many equally valid ways to achieve goals,and that governments can't be trusted.Which pattern of social axioms describes Sandeep?

Accepted Answer

A)  high religiosity, high social flexibility, and low social cynicism 
B)  high religiosity, high social flexibility, and high social cynicism 
C)  low fate control, high reward for application, and low social cynicism 
D)  high fate control, high social flexibility, and high social cynicism 
A)  high religiosity, high social flexibility, and low social cynicism 
B)  high religiosity, high social flexibility, and high social cynicism 
C)  low fate control, high reward for application, and low social cynicism 
D)  high fate control, high social flexibility, and high social cynicism

Question 3

Which is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  People who believe that hard work pays off would likely score high on a measure for reward for application. 
B)  People who believe that hard work pays off would likely score low on a measure for reward for application. 
C)  Reward for application is low in countries such as Canada and the United States. 
D)  Reward for application reflects a belief that if one gets the information one needs and then plans carefully, positive results will follow. 
A)  People who believe that hard work pays off would likely score high on a measure for reward for application. 
B)  People who believe that hard work pays off would likely score low on a measure for reward for application. 
C)  Reward for application is low in countries such as Canada and the United States. 
D)  Reward for application reflects a belief that if one gets the information one needs and then plans carefully, positive results will follow.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the origins of prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitions, such as stereotypes 
B)  motivations, such as those involved in the theory of relative deprivation 
C)  evolutionary processes, involving processes related to securing scarce resources 
D)  emotional processes, such as those involved in liking certain desserts 
A)  cognitions, such as stereotypes 
B)  motivations, such as those involved in the theory of relative deprivation 
C)  evolutionary processes, involving processes related to securing scarce resources 
D)  emotional processes, such as those involved in liking certain desserts

Question 5

Which is NOT true? Research has found that diversity can sometimes lead to feelings of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusion 
B)  conflict 
C)  sadness 
D)  happiness 
A)  exclusion 
B)  conflict 
C)  sadness 
D)  happiness

Question 6

Research by Fiske and her colleagues (1999)showed that the only group of people (among 16 groups)that was rated by university students as both disliked and disrespected was ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  foreign-language-speaking immigrants 
B)  visible minorities 
C)  disabled people 
D)  people receiving welfare 
A)  foreign-language-speaking immigrants 
B)  visible minorities 
C)  disabled people 
D)  people receiving welfare

Question 7

Explain what is meant by diversity.

Accepted Answer

Diversity refers to differences in how p

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true of social identity theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  It posits a distinction between personal identity and social identity. 
B)  It claims that one's perception of one's personality forms the basis of group memberships. 
C)  It posits that people strive toward achieving a positive social identity. 
D)  It suggests that categorization of groups does not have to based on real, observable differences. 
A)  It posits a distinction between personal identity and social identity. 
B)  It claims that one's perception of one's personality forms the basis of group memberships. 
C)  It posits that people strive toward achieving a positive social identity. 
D)  It suggests that categorization of groups does not have to based on real, observable differences.

Question 9

Hofstede (2002)suggests that culture is like the ______ of the mind.

Accepted Answer

A)  hardware 
B)  CPU 
C)  software 
D)  keyboard 
A)  hardware 
B)  CPU 
C)  software 
D)  keyboard

Question 10

The term sexism specifically refers to bias against women based on their sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a component of the coalition-building approach to conflict resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  social norms that facilitate positive intergroup interaction 
B)  high acquaintance potential 
C)  individual attitudes 
D)  a facilitator who is skilled in conflict resolution 
A)  social norms that facilitate positive intergroup interaction 
B)  high acquaintance potential 
C)  individual attitudes 
D)  a facilitator who is skilled in conflict resolution

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of culture as defined by Hofstede (2002)?

Accepted Answer

A)  aggressive/passive 
B)  individualism/collectivism 
C)  uncertainty avoidance 
D)  masculinity/femininity 
A)  aggressive/passive 
B)  individualism/collectivism 
C)  uncertainty avoidance 
D)  masculinity/femininity

Question 13

Idiocentric is the term given to someone who will tend to do what is seen as best for the group,even if it means giving up personal goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding group diversity and creativity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diversity always increases the creativity of groups because more perspectives are available. 
B)  It is still unclear which aspects of diversity will help or hinder a group in being more creative than individuals working alone. 
C)  Diversity results in lower levels of creativity in groups. 
D)  Diversity has no effect on group creativity. 
A)  Diversity always increases the creativity of groups because more perspectives are available. 
B)  It is still unclear which aspects of diversity will help or hinder a group in being more creative than individuals working alone. 
C)  Diversity results in lower levels of creativity in groups. 
D)  Diversity has no effect on group creativity.

Question 15

Someone with an individualistic orientation to life is called an allocentric.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Research on reducing stereotypes has shown that teaching children to de-categorize results in

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in prejudice 
B)  increases in prejudice but decreases in stereotypes 
C)  more positive perceptions of diverse ethnic groups 
D)  less positive perceptions of diverse ethnic groups 
A)  increases in prejudice 
B)  increases in prejudice but decreases in stereotypes 
C)  more positive perceptions of diverse ethnic groups 
D)  less positive perceptions of diverse ethnic groups

Question 17

Conflict may occur when people or groups have ______ interests.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitive 
B)  uncooperative 
C)  similar 
D)  constructive 
A)  competitive 
B)  uncooperative 
C)  similar 
D)  constructive

Question 18

The set of 10 value types developed by Schwartz (1992)is based on the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  value types are universal and are shared by the members of all cultures 
B)  cultures are different and must be studied independently 
C)  the differences among cultures are illusory and unimportant 
D)  historical forces lead to different value types among cultures 
A)  value types are universal and are shared by the members of all cultures 
B)  cultures are different and must be studied independently 
C)  the differences among cultures are illusory and unimportant 
D)  historical forces lead to different value types among cultures

Question 19

Differentiate between the terms sex and gender.

Accepted Answer

The term sex refers to the biological di

Question 20

Gender is a product of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  physiology 
B)  sociocultural influences 
C)  diversity 
D)  normative influences 
A)  physiology 
B)  sociocultural influences 
C)  diversity 
D)  normative influences

People differ on core characteristics that are key determinants of life experiences.Core characteristics include cultural and demographic features.

Sandeep believes in karma,that there are many equally valid ways to achieve goals,and that governments can't be trusted.Which pattern of social axioms describes Sandeep?

Which is NOT true?

Which of the following is NOT one of the origins of prejudice?

Which is NOT true? Research has found that diversity can sometimes lead to feelings of ______.

Research by Fiske and her colleagues (1999)showed that the only group of people (among 16 groups)that was rated by university students as both disliked and disrespected was ______.

Explain what is meant by diversity.

Which of the following is NOT true of social identity theory?

Hofstede (2002)suggests that culture is like the ______ of the mind.

The term sexism specifically refers to bias against women based on their sex.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the coalition-building approach to conflict resolution?

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of culture as defined by Hofstede (2002)?

Idiocentric is the term given to someone who will tend to do what is seen as best for the group,even if it means giving up personal goals.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding group diversity and creativity?

Someone with an individualistic orientation to life is called an allocentric.

Research on reducing stereotypes has shown that teaching children to de-categorize results in

Conflict may occur when people or groups have ______ interests.

The set of 10 value types developed by Schwartz (1992)is based on the idea that

Differentiate between the terms sex and gender.

Gender is a product of ______.

Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology

Social Psychological Theory

Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology

Intervention and Evaluation

Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams

Applying Social Psychology to the Media

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to Education

Applying Social Psychology to Organizations

Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

Applying Social Psychology to the Community

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships

Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom

Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism

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Exam 14: Applying Social Psychology to Diversity

People differ on core characteristics that are key determinants of life experiences.Core characteristics include cultural and demographic features.

Sandeep believes in karma,that there are many equally valid ways to achieve goals,and that governments can't be trusted.Which pattern of social axioms describes Sandeep?

Which is NOT true?

Which of the following is NOT one of the origins of prejudice?

Which is NOT true? Research has found that diversity can sometimes lead to feelings of ______.

Research by Fiske and her colleagues (1999)showed that the only group of people (among 16 groups)that was rated by university students as both disliked and disrespected was ______.

Explain what is meant by diversity.

Which of the following is NOT true of social identity theory?

Hofstede (2002)suggests that culture is like the ______ of the mind.

The term sexism specifically refers to bias against women based on their sex.

Which of the following is NOT a component of the coalition-building approach to conflict resolution?

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of culture as defined by Hofstede (2002)?

Idiocentric is the term given to someone who will tend to do what is seen as best for the group,even if it means giving up personal goals.

Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding group diversity and creativity?

Someone with an individualistic orientation to life is called an allocentric.

Research on reducing stereotypes has shown that teaching children to de-categorize results in

Conflict may occur when people or groups have ______ interests.

The set of 10 value types developed by Schwartz (1992)is based on the idea that

Differentiate between the terms sex and gender.

Gender is a product of ______.

Defining the Field of Applied Social Psychology

Social Psychological Theory

Research Methods in Applied Social Psychology

Intervention and Evaluation

Applying Social Psychology to Clinical and Counseling Psychology

Applying Social Psychology to Sports Teams

Applying Social Psychology to the Media

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to Education

Applying Social Psychology to Organizations

Applying Social Psychology to the Criminal Justice System

Applying Social Psychology to the Community

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Applying Social Psychology to Personal Relationships

Applying Social Psychology to the Classroom

Applying Social Psychology to the Good Life: Balancing Optimism and Pessimism

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