Question 1

What is the idea that prejudice is the result of one group blaming another innocent group for its problems

Accepted Answer

A)  scapegoat theory 
B)  realistic conflict theory 
C)  frustration-aggression theory 
D)  social identity theory 
A)  scapegoat theory 
B)  realistic conflict theory 
C)  frustration-aggression theory 
D)  social identity theory A

Question 2

Groups in which we are members are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingroups 
B)  minimal group paradigm 
C)  outgroups 
D)  culture 
A)  ingroups 
B)  minimal group paradigm 
C)  outgroups 
D)  culture A

Question 3

Brett thinks that women are great elementary school teachers, but doesn't think they should be principals. This is an example of hostile sexism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is the idea that individuals observe what others do and copy them, especially when those behaviors lead to success or reward

Accepted Answer

A)  social role theory 
B)  social learning theory 
C)  kernel of truth theory 
D)  social agents theory 
A)  social role theory 
B)  social learning theory 
C)  kernel of truth theory 
D)  social agents theory

Question 5

Cross-race friendships never have an effect on racism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The jigsaw classroom demonstrates that mixed-ethnicity work groups are sufficient to reduce prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Some have theorized that sports and military service, in certain contexts, have broken barriers regarding racial prejudice. If so, how might that have happened

Accepted Answer

A)  Racial prejudice is overwhelmed by empathy when faced with a member of another racial group that is injured or bleeding. 
B)  Both sports and military service force individuals to have some kind of regular contact with members of other racial groups. 
C)  Prejudice reduces when superordinate goals force individuals to work with competent partners from other racial groups. 
D)  Integration in the military and integration of schools and their sports teams have only increased racial animosity. 
A)  Racial prejudice is overwhelmed by empathy when faced with a member of another racial group that is injured or bleeding. 
B)  Both sports and military service force individuals to have some kind of regular contact with members of other racial groups. 
C)  Prejudice reduces when superordinate goals force individuals to work with competent partners from other racial groups. 
D)  Integration in the military and integration of schools and their sports teams have only increased racial animosity.

Question 8

"Rich people get everything handed to them, while people like me do all the work." This statement is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  envious prejudice 
B)  paternalistic prejudice 
C)  contemptuous prejudice 
D)  scapegoat theory 
A)  envious prejudice 
B)  paternalistic prejudice 
C)  contemptuous prejudice 
D)  scapegoat theory

Question 9

An evolutionary explanation for the existence of stereotypes is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive categorization 
B)  minimal group paradigm 
C)  culture 
D)  kernel of truth theory 
A)  adaptive categorization 
B)  minimal group paradigm 
C)  culture 
D)  kernel of truth theory

Question 10

The idea that women are either virtuous angels or sinful devils has been called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  benevolent sexism 
B)  hostile sexism 
C)  modern-symbolic sexism 
D)  virgin/whore false dichotomy 
A)  benevolent sexism 
B)  hostile sexism 
C)  modern-symbolic sexism 
D)  virgin/whore false dichotomy

Question 11

What describes superficially valuing equality and respect for all people, but simultaneously opposing social change that would allow equality to occur

Accepted Answer

A)  old-fashioned prejudice 
B)  benevolent prejudice 
C)  modern-symbolic prejudice 
D)  hostile prejudice 
A)  old-fashioned prejudice 
B)  benevolent prejudice 
C)  modern-symbolic prejudice 
D)  hostile prejudice

Question 12

Cat feels angry when she sees a group of Jews leaving their synagogue. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype 
B)  prejudice 
C)  discrimination 
D)  adaptive response 
A)  stereotype 
B)  prejudice 
C)  discrimination 
D)  adaptive response

Question 13

Which theory proposes that prejudice results from the desire to maintain our self-esteem by perceiving our ingroups are better than our outgroups

Accepted Answer

A)  scapegoat theory 
B)  realistic conflict theory 
C)  frustration-aggression theory 
D)  social identity theory 
A)  scapegoat theory 
B)  realistic conflict theory 
C)  frustration-aggression theory 
D)  social identity theory

Question 14

In Allport's theory about what kinds of contact would reduce hostility between two groups, what is the role of cooperation or competition

Accepted Answer

A)  Groups should be competitive, but leadership should arrange for the subordinate group to have a meaningful "win". 
B)  Allport believed that reducing hostility and prejudice between groups worked equally well in competitive and cooperative scenarios. 
C)  The two groups must work together on a common goal. 
D)  Open competition forces individuals to be judged on merit rather than group status, so groups must be competitive. 
A)  Groups should be competitive, but leadership should arrange for the subordinate group to have a meaningful "win". 
B)  Allport believed that reducing hostility and prejudice between groups worked equally well in competitive and cooperative scenarios. 
C)  The two groups must work together on a common goal. 
D)  Open competition forces individuals to be judged on merit rather than group status, so groups must be competitive.

Question 15

"Women shouldn't work in jobs like construction because it is so physically demanding and the men often use foul language." This is an example of benevolent sexism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Providing participants with information not actually related to their input is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  bogus feedback 
B)  overestimation 
C)  underestimation 
D)  minimal group paradigm 
A)  bogus feedback 
B)  overestimation 
C)  underestimation 
D)  minimal group paradigm

Question 17

"I'll never get a loan because Jews control all the banks." This statement is an example of envious prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following refers to a general tendency to exhibit outgroup prejudice

Accepted Answer

A)  social dominance orientation 
B)  interactionist perspective 
C)  realistic conflict theory 
D)  scapegoat theory 
A)  social dominance orientation 
B)  interactionist perspective 
C)  realistic conflict theory 
D)  scapegoat theory

Question 19

Tatiana believes that all religions lead to God, they just take different paths to get there. Her beliefs best reflect what

Accepted Answer

A)  religion as quest 
B)  fundamentalism 
C)  intrinsic religiosity 
D)  low religiosity 
A)  religion as quest 
B)  fundamentalism 
C)  intrinsic religiosity 
D)  low religiosity

Question 20

Denise, a grade school teacher, is much more likely to call on boys than girls for answers to questions. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype 
B)  prejudice 
C)  discrimination 
D)  adaptive response 
A)  stereotype 
B)  prejudice 
C)  discrimination 
D)  adaptive response

Exam 9: Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

What is the idea that prejudice is the result of one group blaming another innocent group for its problems

Groups in which we are members are called ______.

Brett thinks that women are great elementary school teachers, but doesn't think they should be principals. This is an example of hostile sexism.

What is the idea that individuals observe what others do and copy them, especially when those behaviors lead to success or reward

Cross-race friendships never have an effect on racism.

The jigsaw classroom demonstrates that mixed-ethnicity work groups are sufficient to reduce prejudice.

Some have theorized that sports and military service, in certain contexts, have broken barriers regarding racial prejudice. If so, how might that have happened

"Rich people get everything handed to them, while people like me do all the work." This statement is an example of ______.

An evolutionary explanation for the existence of stereotypes is ______.

The idea that women are either virtuous angels or sinful devils has been called ______.

What describes superficially valuing equality and respect for all people, but simultaneously opposing social change that would allow equality to occur

Cat feels angry when she sees a group of Jews leaving their synagogue. This is an example of ______.

Which theory proposes that prejudice results from the desire to maintain our self-esteem by perceiving our ingroups are better than our outgroups

In Allport's theory about what kinds of contact would reduce hostility between two groups, what is the role of cooperation or competition

"Women shouldn't work in jobs like construction because it is so physically demanding and the men often use foul language." This is an example of benevolent sexism.

Providing participants with information not actually related to their input is called ______.

"I'll never get a loan because Jews control all the banks." This statement is an example of envious prejudice.

Which of the following refers to a general tendency to exhibit outgroup prejudice

Tatiana believes that all religions lead to God, they just take different paths to get there. Her beliefs best reflect what

Denise, a grade school teacher, is much more likely to call on boys than girls for answers to questions. This is an example of ______.

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