Question 1

Which of the following is one of Allport's four principal ingredients for positive intergroup contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  equal status between groups in the situation 
B)  contact that is not intimate 
C)  contact that involves groups working toward divergent goals 
D)  positive mood 
A)  equal status between groups in the situation 
B)  contact that is not intimate 
C)  contact that involves groups working toward divergent goals 
D)  positive mood A

Question 2

Define Process 1 and Process 2 of the dual process model of prejudice. Discuss the differences between Process 1 and Process 2.

Accepted Answer

In Process 1, stereotypes and biased attitudes are brought to mind quickly and automatically. In Process 2, people employ reflective processes to regulate their behavior and judgment.

Question 3

Stereotype lift is:

Accepted Answer

A)  when one successfully does not engage in stereotypic thinking. 
B)  when people perform well despite the existence of a negative stereotype. 
C)  the result of ingroup bias. 
D)  when one gets a performance boost as the result of being reminded of a positive stereotype. 
A)  when one successfully does not engage in stereotypic thinking. 
B)  when people perform well despite the existence of a negative stereotype. 
C)  the result of ingroup bias. 
D)  when one gets a performance boost as the result of being reminded of a positive stereotype. D

Question 4

People who are highly invested in the idea of "old-fashioned values" are high in the trait of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-objectification 
B)  need for structured knowledge 
C)  disidentification 
D)  right-wing authoritarianism 
A)  self-objectification 
B)  need for structured knowledge 
C)  disidentification 
D)  right-wing authoritarianism

Question 5

If an ethnic minority is conscious of being a member of a stigmatized group, he or she is likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  become less vigilant to signs of prejudice. 
B)  become more vigilant to signs of prejudice. 
C)  be less willing to cooperate with others. 
D)  be more willing to cooperate with others. 
A)  become less vigilant to signs of prejudice. 
B)  become more vigilant to signs of prejudice. 
C)  be less willing to cooperate with others. 
D)  be more willing to cooperate with others.

Question 6

Research found that women are more likely to detect sexism-related words during a computer task if they:

Accepted Answer

A)  are expecting to interact with a sexist man. 
B)  are high in social dominance orientation. 
C)  have low body-esteem. 
D)  are low in self-objectification. 
A)  are expecting to interact with a sexist man. 
B)  are high in social dominance orientation. 
C)  have low body-esteem. 
D)  are low in self-objectification.

Question 7

People high in ______________ hold the belief that the world is a ruthlessly competitive jungle in which it is appropriate and right for powerful groups to dominate weaker ones.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian submission 
B)  tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  conventionalism 
D)  social dominance orientation 
A)  authoritarian submission 
B)  tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  conventionalism 
D)  social dominance orientation

Question 8

Which of the following would be a barrier to intergroup cooperation and harmony?

Accepted Answer

A)  equal status between groups 
B)  a superordinate goal 
C)  institutional support 
D)  a lack of intimate contact 
A)  equal status between groups 
B)  a superordinate goal 
C)  institutional support 
D)  a lack of intimate contact

Question 9

What is the authoritarian personality? Give one example of how people with this personality might respond to social change.

Accepted Answer

It is a personality trait defi

Question 10

When people are conscious of being stigmatized, they:

Accepted Answer

A)  become less vigilant to signs of prejudice. 
B)  become more vigilant to signs of prejudice. 
C)  are less willing to cooperate with others. 
D)  more willing to cooperate with others. 
A)  become less vigilant to signs of prejudice. 
B)  become more vigilant to signs of prejudice. 
C)  are less willing to cooperate with others. 
D)  more willing to cooperate with others.

Question 11

The multicultural ideology is a worldview in which:

Accepted Answer

A)  group identities are ignored and people are treated solely as individuals. 
B)  groups are believed to naturally vary in their place in the social hierarchy. 
C)  cultural identities are changed so that everyone feels a sense of common humanity. 
D)  cultural identities and viewpoints are acknowledged and appreciated. 
A)  group identities are ignored and people are treated solely as individuals. 
B)  groups are believed to naturally vary in their place in the social hierarchy. 
C)  cultural identities are changed so that everyone feels a sense of common humanity. 
D)  cultural identities and viewpoints are acknowledged and appreciated.

Question 12

Process 2 of the dual process approach to prejudice focuses on _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reflexive processes 
B)  reflective processes 
C)  coordinated processes 
D)  physiological processes 
A)  reflexive processes 
B)  reflective processes 
C)  coordinated processes 
D)  physiological processes

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of Allport's four principal ingredients for positive intergroup contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  equal status between groups in the situation 
B)  contact that is intimate and varied 
C)  institutional support 
D)  positive mood 
A)  equal status between groups in the situation 
B)  contact that is intimate and varied 
C)  institutional support 
D)  positive mood

Question 14

Being exposed to idealized images of women's bodies likely contributes to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  disidentification 
B)  master status 
C)  self-objectification 
D)  empowerment 
A)  disidentification 
B)  master status 
C)  self-objectification 
D)  empowerment

Question 15

The colorblind approach suggests that people should:

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid focusing on group identity. 
B)  try to focus on group identity. 
C)  not try to improve intergroup relations. 
D)  accept their tendencies to be prejudiced. 
A)  avoid focusing on group identity. 
B)  try to focus on group identity. 
C)  not try to improve intergroup relations. 
D)  accept their tendencies to be prejudiced.

Question 16

One of the speculated causes of self-objectification is:

Accepted Answer

A)  a cultural worldview that promotes equal treatment of women. 
B)  body shame. 
C)  being exposed repeatedly to idealized images of women's bodies. 
D)  disordered eating. 
A)  a cultural worldview that promotes equal treatment of women. 
B)  body shame. 
C)  being exposed repeatedly to idealized images of women's bodies. 
D)  disordered eating.

Question 17

One reason optimal contact creates positive change is because it _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases stereotyping 
B)  decreases stereotyping 
C)  decreases empathy 
D)  promotes self-serving biases 
A)  increases stereotyping 
B)  decreases stereotyping 
C)  decreases empathy 
D)  promotes self-serving biases

Question 18

______________________ is the concern that one might do something to confirm a negative stereotype about one's group either in one's own eyes or the eyes of someone else.

Accepted Answer

A)  Master status 
B)  Stereotype threat 
C)  Stigma consciousness 
D)  Disidentification 
A)  Master status 
B)  Stereotype threat 
C)  Stigma consciousness 
D)  Disidentification

Question 19

Sharon is the only women in an advanced college Math class. If a negative stereotype about women's math ability is made salient during an exam, Sharon's performance could be influenced by _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-objectification 
B)  stereotype threat 
C)  disidentification 
D)  ingroup bias 
A)  self-objectification 
B)  stereotype threat 
C)  disidentification 
D)  ingroup bias

Question 20

Research showed that focusing people's attention on a shared threat can __________ the effect of ______________ on anti-Arab prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce; arousal 
B)  increase; arousal 
C)  reduce; mortality salience 
D)  increase; mortality salience 
A)  reduce; arousal 
B)  increase; arousal 
C)  reduce; mortality salience 
D)  increase; mortality salience

Which of the following is one of Allport's four principal ingredients for positive intergroup contact?

Define Process 1 and Process 2 of the dual process model of prejudice. Discuss the differences between Process 1 and Process 2.

Stereotype lift is:

People who are highly invested in the idea of "old-fashioned values" are high in the trait of _______.

If an ethnic minority is conscious of being a member of a stigmatized group, he or she is likely to:

Research found that women are more likely to detect sexism-related words during a computer task if they:

People high in ______________ hold the belief that the world is a ruthlessly competitive jungle in which it is appropriate and right for powerful groups to dominate weaker ones.

Which of the following would be a barrier to intergroup cooperation and harmony?

What is the authoritarian personality? Give one example of how people with this personality might respond to social change.

When people are conscious of being stigmatized, they:

The multicultural ideology is a worldview in which:

Process 2 of the dual process approach to prejudice focuses on _________.

Which of the following is NOT one of Allport's four principal ingredients for positive intergroup contact?

Being exposed to idealized images of women's bodies likely contributes to _______.

The colorblind approach suggests that people should:

One of the speculated causes of self-objectification is:

One reason optimal contact creates positive change is because it _______.

______________________ is the concern that one might do something to confirm a negative stereotype about one's group either in one's own eyes or the eyes of someone else.

Sharon is the only women in an advanced college Math class. If a negative stereotype about women's math ability is made salient during an exam, Sharon's performance could be influenced by _______.

Research showed that focusing people's attention on a shared threat can the effect of ____ on anti-Arab prejudice.

The Revealing Science of Social Psychology

Fundamentals of Social Behavior

The Core Elements of Social Cognition

Thinking About People and Events

The Nature, Origins, and Functions of the Self

The Key Self-Motives: Consistency, Esteem, Presentation, and Growth

Social Influence

Persuasion, Attitudes, and Behavior

Group Processes

Understanding Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Interpersonal Aggression

Prosocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction

Close Relationships

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Exam 11: Responding to and Reducing Prejudice

Which of the following is one of Allport's four principal ingredients for positive intergroup contact?

Define Process 1 and Process 2 of the dual process model of prejudice. Discuss the differences between Process 1 and Process 2.

Stereotype lift is:

People who are highly invested in the idea of "old-fashioned values" are high in the trait of _______.

If an ethnic minority is conscious of being a member of a stigmatized group, he or she is likely to:

Research found that women are more likely to detect sexism-related words during a computer task if they:

People high in ______________ hold the belief that the world is a ruthlessly competitive jungle in which it is appropriate and right for powerful groups to dominate weaker ones.

Which of the following would be a barrier to intergroup cooperation and harmony?

What is the authoritarian personality? Give one example of how people with this personality might respond to social change.

When people are conscious of being stigmatized, they:

The multicultural ideology is a worldview in which:

Process 2 of the dual process approach to prejudice focuses on _________.

Which of the following is NOT one of Allport's four principal ingredients for positive intergroup contact?

Being exposed to idealized images of women's bodies likely contributes to _______.

The colorblind approach suggests that people should:

One of the speculated causes of self-objectification is:

One reason optimal contact creates positive change is because it _______.

______________________ is the concern that one might do something to confirm a negative stereotype about one's group either in one's own eyes or the eyes of someone else.

Sharon is the only women in an advanced college Math class. If a negative stereotype about women's math ability is made salient during an exam, Sharon's performance could be influenced by _______.

Research showed that focusing people's attention on a shared threat can __________ the effect of ______________ on anti-Arab prejudice.

The Revealing Science of Social Psychology

Fundamentals of Social Behavior

The Core Elements of Social Cognition

Thinking About People and Events

The Nature, Origins, and Functions of the Self

The Key Self-Motives: Consistency, Esteem, Presentation, and Growth

Social Influence

Persuasion, Attitudes, and Behavior

Group Processes

Understanding Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Interpersonal Aggression

Prosocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction

Close Relationships

Filters

Research showed that focusing people's attention on a shared threat can the effect of ____ on anti-Arab prejudice.