Question 1

People who think the world would be better off if everyone knew and accepted their place in the social order are high in the trait of:

Accepted Answer

A)  social dominance orientation. 
B)  conventionalism. 
C)  need for structure. 
D)  self-objectification. 
A)  social dominance orientation. 
B)  conventionalism. 
C)  need for structure. 
D)  self-objectification.

Question 2

Individuals who score high on ______________ are likely to expect their interactions with others to go poorly.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype threat 
B)  disidentification 
C)  stigma consciousness 
D)  master status 
A)  stereotype threat 
B)  disidentification 
C)  stigma consciousness 
D)  master status

Question 3

The F scale was a measure of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian personality 
B)  self-affirmation 
C)  need for structured knowledge 
D)  discrimination 
A)  authoritarian personality 
B)  self-affirmation 
C)  need for structured knowledge 
D)  discrimination

Question 4

Discuss the difference between the multicultural ideology and the colorblind ideology? Include in your explanation the example of the "melting pot" and "salad bowl" analogies.

Accepted Answer

The colorblind ideology is the idea that

Question 5

The Robbers Cave study provided support for the importance of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  social dominance orientation 
B)  superordinate goals 
C)  self-objectification 
D)  keeping groups separate 
A)  social dominance orientation 
B)  superordinate goals 
C)  self-objectification 
D)  keeping groups separate

Question 6

______________ represents the idea that people can offset the negative consequences of being targeted by discrimination by feeling a strong sense of identification with their stigmatized group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rejection identification theory 
B)  Disidentification 
C)  Ingroup bias 
D)  Self-affirmation theory 
A)  Rejection identification theory 
B)  Disidentification 
C)  Ingroup bias 
D)  Self-affirmation theory

Question 7

The Robbers Cave study demonstrated that:

Accepted Answer

A)  a shared threat can promote intergroup cooperation. 
B)  a shared threat can undermine intergroup cooperation. 
C)  self-objectification can lead to emotional distress. 
D)  mortality salience can increase ingroup bias. 
A)  a shared threat can promote intergroup cooperation. 
B)  a shared threat can undermine intergroup cooperation. 
C)  self-objectification can lead to emotional distress. 
D)  mortality salience can increase ingroup bias.

Question 8

In situations in which people are aroused or upset:

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive control is impaired. 
B)  cognitive control is improved. 
C)  self-esteem is decreased. 
D)  self-esteem is increased. 
A)  cognitive control is impaired. 
B)  cognitive control is improved. 
C)  self-esteem is decreased. 
D)  self-esteem is increased.

Question 9

__________________________ is a common problem or shared goal toward which two distinct groups work together to solve or achieve.

Accepted Answer

A)  Superordinate goal 
B)  Intergroup goal 
C)  Social goal 
D)  Ingroup goal 
A)  Superordinate goal 
B)  Intergroup goal 
C)  Social goal 
D)  Ingroup goal

Question 10

Identifying with an oppositional culture:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases a sense of belongingness. 
B)  decreases a sense of belongingness. 
C)  leads to opportunities for success within the majority culture. 
D)  increases identification with the majority culture. 
A)  increases a sense of belongingness. 
B)  decreases a sense of belongingness. 
C)  leads to opportunities for success within the majority culture. 
D)  increases identification with the majority culture.

Question 11

Which of the following examples best represents an oppositional culture?

Accepted Answer

A)  women who identify as computer "geeks" 
B)  men who identify as computer "geeks" 
C)  Black students who perceive doing well in school as "acting White" 
D)  Black students who identify as athletes 
A)  women who identify as computer "geeks" 
B)  men who identify as computer "geeks" 
C)  Black students who perceive doing well in school as "acting White" 
D)  Black students who identify as athletes

Question 12

Self-objectification has been shown to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease body shame 
B)  increase body shame 
C)  decrease anxiety 
D)  decrease self-disgust 
A)  decrease body shame 
B)  increase body shame 
C)  decrease anxiety 
D)  decrease self-disgust

Question 13

Charles believes the world is a dangerous and chaotic place and that the only way to keep it safe is to try and protect order, cohesion, and tradition. Charles is high in the trait of _______.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Women who report being frequent targets of sexism:

Accepted Answer

A)  show a greater physiological response when they believe they have not personally been targeted by bias. 
B)  show a greater physiological response when they believe they have been personally targeted by bias. 
C)  report an indifference toward bias. 
D)  show a greater psychological response but not physiological response when they believe they have been targeted by bias. 
A)  show a greater physiological response when they believe they have not personally been targeted by bias. 
B)  show a greater physiological response when they believe they have been personally targeted by bias. 
C)  report an indifference toward bias. 
D)  show a greater psychological response but not physiological response when they believe they have been targeted by bias.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors of right-wing authoritarianism?

Accepted Answer

A)  authoritarian submission 
B)  tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  conventionalism 
D)  authoritarian aggression 
A)  authoritarian submission 
B)  tolerance for ambiguity 
C)  conventionalism 
D)  authoritarian aggression

Question 16

Imagine you were tasked with creating a new intervention with the goal of helping different racial groups have more positive and rewarding interactions with one another. Using theory and research from social psychology, discuss how you would do this.

Accepted Answer

To create a new intervention aimed at im

Question 17

What type of long-term health effect does prejudice have on those who are the targets of prejudice? Include the effects on both psychological and physical health.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice acts like a chronic

Question 18

Describe four of the five conditions under which the effect of stereotype threat is the strongest.

Accepted Answer

1. When the individual identifies strong

Question 19

Research suggests that different groups are more likely to get along if:

Accepted Answer

A)  they keep to themselves and do not interact much with one another. 
B)  if there is a clear social hierarchy in place. 
C)  they are equal in status. 
D)  they are working toward divergent group goals. 
A)  they keep to themselves and do not interact much with one another. 
B)  if there is a clear social hierarchy in place. 
C)  they are equal in status. 
D)  they are working toward divergent group goals.

Question 20

Based on what you know about stereotype threat, how is Lisa likely to perform on a difficult math test if her instructor informs the class prior to the test that females tend not to be as good at math as males?

Accepted Answer

Lisa is likely to perform wors

People who think the world would be better off if everyone knew and accepted their place in the social order are high in the trait of:

Individuals who score high on ______________ are likely to expect their interactions with others to go poorly.

The F scale was a measure of _______.

Discuss the difference between the multicultural ideology and the colorblind ideology? Include in your explanation the example of the "melting pot" and "salad bowl" analogies.

The Robbers Cave study provided support for the importance of _______.

______________ represents the idea that people can offset the negative consequences of being targeted by discrimination by feeling a strong sense of identification with their stigmatized group.

The Robbers Cave study demonstrated that:

In situations in which people are aroused or upset:

__________________________ is a common problem or shared goal toward which two distinct groups work together to solve or achieve.

Identifying with an oppositional culture:

Which of the following examples best represents an oppositional culture?

Self-objectification has been shown to _______.

Charles believes the world is a dangerous and chaotic place and that the only way to keep it safe is to try and protect order, cohesion, and tradition. Charles is high in the trait of _______.

Women who report being frequent targets of sexism:

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors of right-wing authoritarianism?

Imagine you were tasked with creating a new intervention with the goal of helping different racial groups have more positive and rewarding interactions with one another. Using theory and research from social psychology, discuss how you would do this.

What type of long-term health effect does prejudice have on those who are the targets of prejudice? Include the effects on both psychological and physical health.

Describe four of the five conditions under which the effect of stereotype threat is the strongest.

Research suggests that different groups are more likely to get along if:

Based on what you know about stereotype threat, how is Lisa likely to perform on a difficult math test if her instructor informs the class prior to the test that females tend not to be as good at math as males?

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

People who think the world would be better off if everyone knew and accepted their place in the social order are high in the trait of:

Individuals who score high on ______________ are likely to expect their interactions with others to go poorly.

The F scale was a measure of _______.

Discuss the difference between the multicultural ideology and the colorblind ideology? Include in your explanation the example of the "melting pot" and "salad bowl" analogies.

The Robbers Cave study provided support for the importance of _______.

______________ represents the idea that people can offset the negative consequences of being targeted by discrimination by feeling a strong sense of identification with their stigmatized group.

The Robbers Cave study demonstrated that:

In situations in which people are aroused or upset:

__________________________ is a common problem or shared goal toward which two distinct groups work together to solve or achieve.

Identifying with an oppositional culture:

Which of the following examples best represents an oppositional culture?

Self-objectification has been shown to _______.

Charles believes the world is a dangerous and chaotic place and that the only way to keep it safe is to try and protect order, cohesion, and tradition. Charles is high in the trait of _______.

Women who report being frequent targets of sexism:

Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors of right-wing authoritarianism?

Imagine you were tasked with creating a new intervention with the goal of helping different racial groups have more positive and rewarding interactions with one another. Using theory and research from social psychology, discuss how you would do this.

What type of long-term health effect does prejudice have on those who are the targets of prejudice? Include the effects on both psychological and physical health.

Describe four of the five conditions under which the effect of stereotype threat is the strongest.

Research suggests that different groups are more likely to get along if:

Based on what you know about stereotype threat, how is Lisa likely to perform on a difficult math test if her instructor informs the class prior to the test that females tend not to be as good at math as males?

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