Question 1

___________________ is the tendency to view individuals in outgroups as more similar to each other than they really are.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotype threat 
B)  Sexual objectification 
C)  The outgroup homogeneity effect 
D)  The racial bias effect 
A)  Stereotype threat 
B)  Sexual objectification 
C)  The outgroup homogeneity effect 
D)  The racial bias effect

Question 2

__________________ is unfair restrictions on opportunities for certain groups of people through institutional policies, structural power relations, and formal laws.

Accepted Answer

A)  Institutional discrimination 
B)  Stereotype threat 
C)  Ingroup bias 
D)  Symbolic racism 
A)  Institutional discrimination 
B)  Stereotype threat 
C)  Ingroup bias 
D)  Symbolic racism

Question 3

How do stereotypes influence memory? Give two examples of how stereotypes influence memory. Describe and explain one study to support how memories are influenced by stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes can influence memory in seve

Question 4

The IAT assesses ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  institutional discrimination 
B)  stereotype threat 
C)  explicit attitudes 
D)  implicit associations 
A)  institutional discrimination 
B)  stereotype threat 
C)  explicit attitudes 
D)  implicit associations

Question 5

Which of the following statements is NOT true about research involving the IAT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Scores on the IAT have been shown, at least in some studies, to predict behavior. 
B)  Studies using the IAT tend to show that Whites associate "Black" with "bad." 
C)  Many scholars believe that it is not entirely clear exactly what the IAT is assessing. 
D)  Most scholars have not accepted the idea that the IAT measures attitudes. 
A)  Scores on the IAT have been shown, at least in some studies, to predict behavior. 
B)  Studies using the IAT tend to show that Whites associate "Black" with "bad." 
C)  Many scholars believe that it is not entirely clear exactly what the IAT is assessing. 
D)  Most scholars have not accepted the idea that the IAT measures attitudes.

Question 6

If police departments are concerned about their officers mistakenly shooting unarmed suspects, they would benefit from learning about research on ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype threat 
B)  ingroup harmony 
C)  the shooter bias 
D)  the racial bias effect 
A)  stereotype threat 
B)  ingroup harmony 
C)  the shooter bias 
D)  the racial bias effect

Question 7

According to ____________ prejudice can result from people's concerns about mortality.

Accepted Answer

A)  terror management theory 
B)  the theory of symbolic racism 
C)  social identity theory 
D)  realistic group conflict theory 
A)  terror management theory 
B)  the theory of symbolic racism 
C)  social identity theory 
D)  realistic group conflict theory

Question 8

With no other information to base a judgment on, people assume:

Accepted Answer

A)  women are more agentic than men. 
B)  men are more communal than women. 
C)  men and women are equally agentic. 
D)  women are more communal than men. 
A)  women are more agentic than men. 
B)  men are more communal than women. 
C)  men and women are equally agentic. 
D)  women are more communal than men.

Question 9

Describe the main proposal of intergroup anxiety theory. Include one example in your discussion.

Accepted Answer

This theory proposes that inte

Question 10

What is dehumanization? Give one example of use of dehumanization in history.

Accepted Answer

This is the tendency

Question 11

Stereotypes:

Accepted Answer

A)  always lead to prejudice. 
B)  always lead to aggressive attitudes. 
C)  can be easily consciously controlled. 
D)  can be activated without our conscious control. 
A)  always lead to prejudice. 
B)  always lead to aggressive attitudes. 
C)  can be easily consciously controlled. 
D)  can be activated without our conscious control.

Question 12

What is institutional discrimination? Give an example of institutional discrimination in practice.

Accepted Answer

Institutional discrimination i

Question 13

If people do not believe an outgroup can experience emotions such as open and sympathy, _____________ as occurred.

Accepted Answer

A)  dehumanization 
B)  stereotype threat 
C)  objectification 
D)  infrahumanization 
A)  dehumanization 
B)  stereotype threat 
C)  objectification 
D)  infrahumanization

Question 14

Discuss evidence that suggests that racism is still a problem despite the fact that many if not most people report being against racism. Cite some statistics that support your argument.

Accepted Answer

Despite the widespread public condemnati

Question 15

How does implicit prejudice differ from explicit prejudice? Explain one method of measuring implicit racism.

Accepted Answer

Explicit prejudice is when an

Question 16

__________________________ is a tendency to express negative biases against African American-not at the group directly, but at social policies seen as benefiting that group.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Stereotype threat 
C)  Ingroup bias 
D)  Symbolic racism 
A)  Ethnocentrism 
B)  Stereotype threat 
C)  Ingroup bias 
D)  Symbolic racism

Question 17

Describe the kernel of truth hypothesis. Give one example of how the kernel of truth is used toward an outgroup.

Accepted Answer

This is the idea that though s

Question 18

According to realistic group conflict theory, negative feelings between groups are often based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  underlying concerns about mortality. 
B)  accessible stereotypes. 
C)  competition regarding scarce resources. 
D)  past bad experiences with members of different groups. 
A)  underlying concerns about mortality. 
B)  accessible stereotypes. 
C)  competition regarding scarce resources. 
D)  past bad experiences with members of different groups.

Question 19

Prejudice is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a negative attitude toward an individual solely on the basis of that person's presumed membership in a particular group. 
B)  a negative attitude toward an individual solely on the basis of race. 
C)  the emotions associated with negative attitudes towards members of different groups. 
D)  an overgeneralized belief about members of a particular group. 
A)  a negative attitude toward an individual solely on the basis of that person's presumed membership in a particular group. 
B)  a negative attitude toward an individual solely on the basis of race. 
C)  the emotions associated with negative attitudes towards members of different groups. 
D)  an overgeneralized belief about members of a particular group.

Question 20

Research found that men higher in ____________ showed decreased activation in the medial prefrontal cortex when viewing sexualized female targets.

Accepted Answer

A)  ingroup bias 
B)  infrahumanization 
C)  hostile sexism 
D)  objectification 
A)  ingroup bias 
B)  infrahumanization 
C)  hostile sexism 
D)  objectification

___________________ is the tendency to view individuals in outgroups as more similar to each other than they really are.

__________________ is unfair restrictions on opportunities for certain groups of people through institutional policies, structural power relations, and formal laws.

How do stereotypes influence memory? Give two examples of how stereotypes influence memory. Describe and explain one study to support how memories are influenced by stereotypes.

The IAT assesses ______.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about research involving the IAT?

If police departments are concerned about their officers mistakenly shooting unarmed suspects, they would benefit from learning about research on ______.

According to ____________ prejudice can result from people's concerns about mortality.

With no other information to base a judgment on, people assume:

Describe the main proposal of intergroup anxiety theory. Include one example in your discussion.

What is dehumanization? Give one example of use of dehumanization in history.

Stereotypes:

What is institutional discrimination? Give an example of institutional discrimination in practice.

If people do not believe an outgroup can experience emotions such as open and sympathy, _____________ as occurred.

Discuss evidence that suggests that racism is still a problem despite the fact that many if not most people report being against racism. Cite some statistics that support your argument.

How does implicit prejudice differ from explicit prejudice? Explain one method of measuring implicit racism.

__________________________ is a tendency to express negative biases against African American-not at the group directly, but at social policies seen as benefiting that group.

Describe the kernel of truth hypothesis. Give one example of how the kernel of truth is used toward an outgroup.

According to realistic group conflict theory, negative feelings between groups are often based on:

Prejudice is defined as:

Research found that men higher in ____________ showed decreased activation in the medial prefrontal cortex when viewing sexualized female targets.

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Exam 10: Understanding Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

___________________ is the tendency to view individuals in outgroups as more similar to each other than they really are.

__________________ is unfair restrictions on opportunities for certain groups of people through institutional policies, structural power relations, and formal laws.

How do stereotypes influence memory? Give two examples of how stereotypes influence memory. Describe and explain one study to support how memories are influenced by stereotypes.

The IAT assesses ______.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about research involving the IAT?

If police departments are concerned about their officers mistakenly shooting unarmed suspects, they would benefit from learning about research on ______.

According to ____________ prejudice can result from people's concerns about mortality.

With no other information to base a judgment on, people assume:

Describe the main proposal of intergroup anxiety theory. Include one example in your discussion.

What is dehumanization? Give one example of use of dehumanization in history.

Stereotypes:

What is institutional discrimination? Give an example of institutional discrimination in practice.

If people do not believe an outgroup can experience emotions such as open and sympathy, _____________ as occurred.

Discuss evidence that suggests that racism is still a problem despite the fact that many if not most people report being against racism. Cite some statistics that support your argument.

How does implicit prejudice differ from explicit prejudice? Explain one method of measuring implicit racism.

__________________________ is a tendency to express negative biases against African American-not at the group directly, but at social policies seen as benefiting that group.

Describe the kernel of truth hypothesis. Give one example of how the kernel of truth is used toward an outgroup.

According to realistic group conflict theory, negative feelings between groups are often based on:

Prejudice is defined as:

Research found that men higher in ____________ showed decreased activation in the medial prefrontal cortex when viewing sexualized female targets.

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

Responding to and Reducing Prejudice

Interpersonal Aggression

Prosocial Behavior

Interpersonal Attraction

Close Relationships

Filters