Question 1

Which of the following focuses on the effects of personality and situation

Accepted Answer

A)  interactionist perspective 
B)  realistic conflict theory 
C)  scapegoat theory 
D)  frustration-aggression theory 
A)  interactionist perspective 
B)  realistic conflict theory 
C)  scapegoat theory 
D)  frustration-aggression theory

Question 2

Harry stepped aside to let the quick-moving business man pass on the sidewalk "He's our hometown boy done good," mused Harry, "What a great guy." This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  paternalistic prejudice 
B)  contemptuous prejudice 
C)  envious prejudice 
D)  admiration prejudice 
A)  paternalistic prejudice 
B)  contemptuous prejudice 
C)  envious prejudice 
D)  admiration prejudice

Question 3

What type of prejudice is displayed toward people who have high status and who compete with the ingroup

Accepted Answer

A)  paternalistic 
B)  admiration 
C)  contemptuous 
D)  envious 
A)  paternalistic 
B)  admiration 
C)  contemptuous 
D)  envious

Question 4

Refusing to accept a reservation at an Air BnB from someone because of race is an example old-fashioned racism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compare and contrast benevolent, ambivalent, and hostile sexism. Provide an example of discrimination informed by all three types of sexism.

Accepted Answer

Benevolent sexism is a form of sexism th

Question 6

Most people unconsciously rely on stereotypes every day because they simplify decision making. This explanation for stereotyping is called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic conflict theory 
B)  adaptive categorization 
C)  prejudice 
D)  discrimination 
A)  realistic conflict theory 
B)  adaptive categorization 
C)  prejudice 
D)  discrimination

Question 7

Tonya wore a red jersey and hat when the Cardinals won the World Series. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  BIRGing 
B)  CORFing 
C)  positive stereotype 
D)  paternalistic prejudice 
A)  BIRGing 
B)  CORFing 
C)  positive stereotype 
D)  paternalistic prejudice

Question 8

Harlan nudged the woman aside as she changed her flat tire. "Let me take care of that for you, little lady." This is an example of benevolent sexism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If one group is in competition with another group, and the groups can be clearly defined, what is a likely result

Accepted Answer

A)  Competition pushes groups to appreciate individual merit and thereby not develop prejudices at the group level. 
B)  Viewing another group as worthy competitors reduces prejudice. 
C)  If one group begins to show dominance, the other group will accuse the dominant group of being prejudiced. 
D)  Prejudice will develop between the groups, such as assigning bad motives to the whole group. 
A)  Competition pushes groups to appreciate individual merit and thereby not develop prejudices at the group level. 
B)  Viewing another group as worthy competitors reduces prejudice. 
C)  If one group begins to show dominance, the other group will accuse the dominant group of being prejudiced. 
D)  Prejudice will develop between the groups, such as assigning bad motives to the whole group.

Question 10

"Do you want to go, or not?" is an example of a double-barreled question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

This term refers to the idea that it's easy for us to see the wonderful, wide diversity within our ingroups because we get to know each member as a unique individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingroup heterogeneity 
B)  outgroup homogeneity 
C)  social agents 
D)  social identity theory 
A)  ingroup heterogeneity 
B)  outgroup homogeneity 
C)  social agents 
D)  social identity theory

Question 12

A woman chose Mr. Cohen as her CPA because she assumes that "those people" are good with money. This is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  BIRGing 
B)  CORFing 
C)  positive stereotype 
D)  paternalistic prejudice 
A)  BIRGing 
B)  CORFing 
C)  positive stereotype 
D)  paternalistic prejudice

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Authority figures must openly support positive change toward equality. 
B)  Authority figures must stay neutral and let better relations develop naturally. 
C)  Authority figures have little role to play, as better relations must develop from the bottom, up. 
D)  Authority figures should openly champion the previously subordinate group over the previously dominant group. 
A)  Authority figures must openly support positive change toward equality. 
B)  Authority figures must stay neutral and let better relations develop naturally. 
C)  Authority figures have little role to play, as better relations must develop from the bottom, up. 
D)  Authority figures should openly champion the previously subordinate group over the previously dominant group.

Question 14

People tend to stereotype because they are lazy thinkers and adopt mental shortcuts wherever possible. What is the other name for this term

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

How might complex sports like American football reduce racial prejudice among the players

Accepted Answer

A)  They cannot. Sports have never proven to have this effect. 
B)  They cannot. Complex sports have specialized roles, which will increase prejudice if players have to rely on a specialist from another group. 
C)  A team predominantly of one race will have reduced racial prejudice if beaten by a team predominantly of another race. 
D)  Complex sports have specialized roles. Winning can requires trust of specialists from another race. This reduces prejudice. 
A)  They cannot. Sports have never proven to have this effect. 
B)  They cannot. Complex sports have specialized roles, which will increase prejudice if players have to rely on a specialist from another group. 
C)  A team predominantly of one race will have reduced racial prejudice if beaten by a team predominantly of another race. 
D)  Complex sports have specialized roles. Winning can requires trust of specialists from another race. This reduces prejudice.

Question 16

Which of the following describes group members in terms of their perceived physical characteristics, personality traits, behaviors (such as foods they eat), and so on

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudices 
B)  stereotypes 
C)  discrimination 
D)  adaptive categorization 
A)  prejudices 
B)  stereotypes 
C)  discrimination 
D)  adaptive categorization

Question 17

How might modern military service reduce racial prejudice among soldiers of various races

Accepted Answer

A)  Modern warfare has specialized roles. Winning the battle may require trusting specialists of another race, thus reducing prejudice. 
B)  It cannot. Modern warfare has specialized roles, which will increase prejudice if combatants must rely on specialist of another race. 
C)  Soldiers from one nation will have reduced racial prejudice toward the other nation if defeated in combat by soldiers from that nation. 
D)  It cannot. Military service has only been shown to increase racial prejudice. 
A)  Modern warfare has specialized roles. Winning the battle may require trusting specialists of another race, thus reducing prejudice. 
B)  It cannot. Modern warfare has specialized roles, which will increase prejudice if combatants must rely on specialist of another race. 
C)  Soldiers from one nation will have reduced racial prejudice toward the other nation if defeated in combat by soldiers from that nation. 
D)  It cannot. Military service has only been shown to increase racial prejudice.

Question 18

A traditionally "White" school and a traditionally "Black" school will now integrate. What could the teachers and administrators do to reduce racial prejudice in the new school

Accepted Answer

A)  Encourage contact across races in unstructured time, so that any given student has more contact on their own terms with members of the other racial group. 
B)  Encourage competition at every opportunity, so that individual merit can shine, and overwhelm any sense of racial prejudice. 
C)  Develop group goals and achievements where students must rely on the aptitude and training of members of the other racial group to succeed. 
D)  Nothing has consistently shown progress on racial prejudice in a school environment. 
A)  Encourage contact across races in unstructured time, so that any given student has more contact on their own terms with members of the other racial group. 
B)  Encourage competition at every opportunity, so that individual merit can shine, and overwhelm any sense of racial prejudice. 
C)  Develop group goals and achievements where students must rely on the aptitude and training of members of the other racial group to succeed. 
D)  Nothing has consistently shown progress on racial prejudice in a school environment.

Question 19

Which of the following proposes that prejudice may be reduced by increasing exposure to outgroups

Accepted Answer

A)  contact hypothesis 
B)  jigsaw classroom 
C)  friendship contacts 
D)  superordinate goals 
A)  contact hypothesis 
B)  jigsaw classroom 
C)  friendship contacts 
D)  superordinate goals

Exam 9: Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Which of the following focuses on the effects of personality and situation

Harry stepped aside to let the quick-moving business man pass on the sidewalk "He's our hometown boy done good," mused Harry, "What a great guy." This is an example of ______.

What type of prejudice is displayed toward people who have high status and who compete with the ingroup

Refusing to accept a reservation at an Air BnB from someone because of race is an example old-fashioned racism.

Compare and contrast benevolent, ambivalent, and hostile sexism. Provide an example of discrimination informed by all three types of sexism.

Most people unconsciously rely on stereotypes every day because they simplify decision making. This explanation for stereotyping is called ______.

Tonya wore a red jersey and hat when the Cardinals won the World Series. This is an example of ______.

Harlan nudged the woman aside as she changed her flat tire. "Let me take care of that for you, little lady." This is an example of benevolent sexism.

If one group is in competition with another group, and the groups can be clearly defined, what is a likely result

"Do you want to go, or not?" is an example of a double-barreled question.

This term refers to the idea that it's easy for us to see the wonderful, wide diversity within our ingroups because we get to know each member as a unique individual.

A woman chose Mr. Cohen as her CPA because she assumes that "those people" are good with money. This is an example of ______.

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

People tend to stereotype because they are lazy thinkers and adopt mental shortcuts wherever possible. What is the other name for this term

How might complex sports like American football reduce racial prejudice among the players

Which of the following describes group members in terms of their perceived physical characteristics, personality traits, behaviors (such as foods they eat), and so on

How might modern military service reduce racial prejudice among soldiers of various races

A traditionally "White" school and a traditionally "Black" school will now integrate. What could the teachers and administrators do to reduce racial prejudice in the new school

Which of the following proposes that prejudice may be reduced by increasing exposure to outgroups

An Introduction to Social Psychology

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Social Psychology and a Sustainable Environment

Social Psychology of Law and the Courtroom

Social Psychology of Stress and Health

Social Psychology and Happiness: Positive

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