Exam 9: Prejudice: Disliking Others

Greenwald and his colleagues (2003)asked both Black and White participants to press a "shoot" button when the target appeared to be holding a gun (rather than a harmless object such as a flashlight).Their results showed that all participants mistakenly shot at more targets who were

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Question 121

Most Americans agree that

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Question 122

A preconceived negative judgment of a group and its individual members is called

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Question 123

Who is most likely to support a policy,such as tax cuts for the wealthy,that maintains hierarchies?

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Question 124

Assuming that sick people are responsible for their illnesses is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

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Question 125

When the British made a group of German civilians walk through a concentration camp at the end of World War II,one German individual stated,"What terrible criminals these people must have been to receive such treatment." This comment is an example of

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Question 126

Paul is a very tolerant White male.When he meets Bill,an African-American,Paul assumes that Bill will view him as an arrogant spoiled White man.Paul's belief is an example of a(n)

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Question 127

Stereotype threat explains why

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Question 128

The phrase "they are all alike,but we are diverse" reflects

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Question 129

Persons high in _____ tend to view people in terms of status hierarchies-with themselves being at the top.

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Question 130

A consistent finding is that no matter how religious commitment is assessed,

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Question 131

"Them"-a group that people perceive as being distinctively different or apart from their ingroup-is what social psychologists call a(n)

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Question 132

Madison's parents comment that the nice new family on the block,who are Black,represent "professional,middle-class Blacks." Madison's parents are engaging in

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Question 133

A belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic and cultural group is called

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Question 134

People who are overweight

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Question 135

Based on Myers' discussion of the social sources of prejudice,explain at least two ways to reduce prejudice in America.

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Question 136

A motivation to have one's group be dominant over other social groups is what social psychologists call

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Question 137

A tendency to favor one's group is called

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Question 138

Which of the following is an example of benevolent sexism?

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Greenwald and his colleagues (2003)asked both Black and White participants to press a "shoot" button when the target appeared to be holding a gun (rather than a harmless object such as a flashlight).Their results showed that all participants mistakenly shot at more targets who were

Most Americans agree that

A preconceived negative judgment of a group and its individual members is called

Who is most likely to support a policy,such as tax cuts for the wealthy,that maintains hierarchies?

Assuming that sick people are responsible for their illnesses is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

When the British made a group of German civilians walk through a concentration camp at the end of World War II,one German individual stated,"What terrible criminals these people must have been to receive such treatment." This comment is an example of

Paul is a very tolerant White male.When he meets Bill,an African-American,Paul assumes that Bill will view him as an arrogant spoiled White man.Paul's belief is an example of a(n)

Stereotype threat explains why

The phrase "they are all alike,but we are diverse" reflects

Persons high in _____ tend to view people in terms of status hierarchies-with themselves being at the top.

A consistent finding is that no matter how religious commitment is assessed,

"Them"-a group that people perceive as being distinctively different or apart from their ingroup-is what social psychologists call a(n)

Madison's parents comment that the nice new family on the block,who are Black,represent "professional,middle-class Blacks." Madison's parents are engaging in

A belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic and cultural group is called

People who are overweight

Based on Myers' discussion of the social sources of prejudice,explain at least two ways to reduce prejudice in America.

A motivation to have one's group be dominant over other social groups is what social psychologists call

A tendency to favor one's group is called

Which of the following is an example of benevolent sexism?

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Behavior and Attitudes

Genes,culture,and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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