Exam 23: The Roots of Prejudice

found that since 1975,there is _______ between opposition to immigration and the unemployment rate.

Explain how a belief in the just-world phenomena might affect social services for people in poverty.

Your new roommate introduces himself as having an Irish and Tahitian background.You are most likely to introduce your roommate to your friends as

The just-world phenomenon may lead us to believe that an unemployed person is

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

Myers indicates that,until recently,prejudice was greatest in regions where slavery was practiced.This fact is consistent with the principle that _______ breeds prejudice.

had women who falsely believed that they appeared disfigured by theatrical makeup interact with a female partner.Results indicated that women who thought they were disfigured

Research on the relationship between religion and prejudice has found

John has just failed a chemistry test.He goes back to his apartment and criticizes his roommate's choice of music.What term best describes John's behavior?

Kayla's grandparents immigrated from Europe.Kayla holds such a strong belief that her ethnic group is superior to all others that she could accurately be described as being

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

Linking _______ with virtue and _______ with moral failure enables fortunate people to feel pride,and enables unfortunate people to avoid responsibility.

Linking good fortune with virtue and misfortune with moral failure enables fortunate people to feel pride and enables unfortunate people to avoid responsibility.This is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

When the cause of our frustration is intimidating or unknown,we often redirect our hostility.This phenomenon is known as

The realistic group conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises

Mary tells you that she thinks the reason people live in poverty is because they are lazy.Mary's thinking is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

The just-world phenomenon can lead people to think that

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

Mr.Wong,a high school teacher,tells his class that he thinks boys tend to be less anxious and thus make better speeches than girls do.The girls in his class become apprehensive when preparing and giving speeches in his class.The girls are experiencing

The tendency for people to believe that individuals get what they deserve and deserve what they get is called the _______ phenomenon.