Question 1

Which of the following is least likely to be considered a stigma?

Accepted Answer

A) Being overweight 
B) Having bad acne 
C) Having double-jointed knees 
D) Having cerebral palsy 
A) Being overweight 
B) Having bad acne 
C) Having double-jointed knees 
D) Having cerebral palsy C

Question 2

Sherif's Robber's Cave Study was conducted in ____ phases.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) six 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) six B

Question 3

The idea that regular interactions among members of different groups reduces prejudice, so long as the interactions occur under favorable conditions, is known as the ________________.

Accepted Answer

contact hypothesis

Question 4

Suppose that Fred is a "morning person" and his brother Ned is an "evening person." Which of the following will probably be true regarding their tendencies to employ stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

A) They will both use stereotypes throughout the day. 
B) They will both tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
C) Fred will tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
D) Ned will tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
A) They will both use stereotypes throughout the day. 
B) They will both tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
C) Fred will tend to use more stereotypes late in the day. 
D) Ned will tend to use more stereotypes late in the day.

Question 5

Vera believes that old people smell bad. Suppose that, when getting on the bus earlier this week, she felt repulsed when she saw that the only available seat was next to an old person. This would be an example of ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Vera believes that old people smell bad....

Question 6

Stereotyping saves mental energy and can help people process information more quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Researchers Plant and Devine have identified two basic motives that people have for overcoming prejudice. These can be classified as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) internal and external 
B) implicit and explicit 
C) ingroup-driven and outgroup-driven 
D) enhancement-based and consistency-based 
A) internal and external 
B) implicit and explicit 
C) ingroup-driven and outgroup-driven 
D) enhancement-based and consistency-based

Question 8

In Bonta's study of peaceful, cooperative societies, ____ of the 25 did not have competition at all.

Accepted Answer

A) 14 
B) 17 
C) 20 
D) 23 
A) 14 
B) 17 
C) 20 
D) 23

Question 9

The idea that regular interactions among members of different groups reduce prejudice, so long as the interactions occur under favorable conditions, is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) realistic conflict theory 
B) the acquaintance potential effect 
C) the contact hypothesis 
D) the perspective hypothesis 
A) realistic conflict theory 
B) the acquaintance potential effect 
C) the contact hypothesis 
D) the perspective hypothesis

Question 10

Technically speaking, the term "homophobia" refers to excessive ____ homosexuals or homosexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) fear of 
B) guilt surrounding 
C) hatred for 
D) avoidance of 
A) fear of 
B) guilt surrounding 
C) hatred for 
D) avoidance of

Question 11

The term "____" refers to a negative attitude or feeling toward an individual based solely on that individual's membership in a certain group.

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice 
B) discrimination 
C) stereotype 
D) racism 
A) prejudice 
B) discrimination 
C) stereotype 
D) racism

Question 12

Randi believes that, compared to white people, Asian people are spiritual. Randi's belief is best characterized as an example of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) prejudice 
B) discrimination 
C) racism 
D) stereotyping 
A) prejudice 
B) discrimination 
C) racism 
D) stereotyping

Question 13

Based on the textbook's definitions of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Discrimination is always accompanied by prejudice. 
B) Prejudice is always accompanied by discrimination. 
C) A prejudice can be positive or negative. 
D) A stereotype can be positive or negative. 
A) Discrimination is always accompanied by prejudice. 
B) Prejudice is always accompanied by discrimination. 
C) A prejudice can be positive or negative. 
D) A stereotype can be positive or negative.

Question 14

The view that prejudice and stereotyping are morally wrong ____.

Accepted Answer

A) is a product of modern Western culture 
B) dates back to the earliest Eastern civilizations 
C) originated in central Asian religions 
D) has only arisen in the past few decades 
A) is a product of modern Western culture 
B) dates back to the earliest Eastern civilizations 
C) originated in central Asian religions 
D) has only arisen in the past few decades

Question 15

Which of the following findings has been most frequently interpreted as evidence for scapegoat theory?

Accepted Answer

A) The finding that people often state that they are not prejudiced against certain groups, but display prejudice when they are assessed indirectly 
B) Hovland and Sears's finding that-in the southern U.S., between 1882 and 1930-there was a statistically significant correlation between the market price of cotton and the frequency of interracial lynching incidents 
C) Sherif's finding-based on his research with two groups of 11-year-old boys camping at Robber's Cave-that the groups became prejudiced against one another when required to compete but friendly toward one another when required to work together to achieve common goals 
D) Tajfel's finding that ingroup favoritism occurs even when people are randomly assigned to groups and have no prior attachment to them 
A) The finding that people often state that they are not prejudiced against certain groups, but display prejudice when they are assessed indirectly 
B) Hovland and Sears's finding that-in the southern U.S., between 1882 and 1930-there was a statistically significant correlation between the market price of cotton and the frequency of interracial lynching incidents 
C) Sherif's finding-based on his research with two groups of 11-year-old boys camping at Robber's Cave-that the groups became prejudiced against one another when required to compete but friendly toward one another when required to work together to achieve common goals 
D) Tajfel's finding that ingroup favoritism occurs even when people are randomly assigned to groups and have no prior attachment to them

Question 16

Which of the following is the best example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

A) Greg loves to be around attractive people because he thinks that he himself is good-looking (even though he is actually very bad-looking). 
B) Greg has a broken arm and cannot write well. As a consequence, his arm gets no exercise. 
C) Greg has no health insurance because he is poor and cannot afford it. He therefore gets sick frequently. 
D) Greg is a small person. His football coach assumes he is a weak player and ignores him. Consequently, Greg plays horribly. 
A) Greg loves to be around attractive people because he thinks that he himself is good-looking (even though he is actually very bad-looking). 
B) Greg has a broken arm and cannot write well. As a consequence, his arm gets no exercise. 
C) Greg has no health insurance because he is poor and cannot afford it. He therefore gets sick frequently. 
D) Greg is a small person. His football coach assumes he is a weak player and ignores him. Consequently, Greg plays horribly.

Question 17

The term "salience" is best defined as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) obviousness 
B) legacy 
C) stigmatizing 
D) oppositeness 
A) obviousness 
B) legacy 
C) stigmatizing 
D) oppositeness

Question 18

Suppose that Al is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people. Which of the following would be the best example of stigma by association?

Accepted Answer

A) You evaluate people less positively when you find out they are friends with Al. 
B) You assume that because Al is obese, he probably has several other negative qualities as well (slovenliness, inarticulateness, etc.). 
C) You assume that Al is similar to other obese people. 
D) You try not to associate with Al because at some level you are afraid (albeit irrationally)of becoming obese yourself. 
A) You evaluate people less positively when you find out they are friends with Al. 
B) You assume that because Al is obese, he probably has several other negative qualities as well (slovenliness, inarticulateness, etc.). 
C) You assume that Al is similar to other obese people. 
D) You try not to associate with Al because at some level you are afraid (albeit irrationally)of becoming obese yourself.

Question 19

Ingrid holds the stereotype that girls who belong to sororities are not very smart. Suppose that she represses this stereotype most of the time, as she in fact wants to give everyone an equal chance before judging them. Despite her general well-intentioned efforts, in which case is she most likely to employ her stereotype?

Accepted Answer

A) When arguing with her friend Alice, who belongs to a sorority 
B) When having a good time with her friend Alice, who belongs to a sorority 
C) When having a good time with her mother, who once belonged to a sorority 
D) When watching a documentary film about the history of sororities in the U.S. 
A) When arguing with her friend Alice, who belongs to a sorority 
B) When having a good time with her friend Alice, who belongs to a sorority 
C) When having a good time with her mother, who once belonged to a sorority 
D) When watching a documentary film about the history of sororities in the U.S.

Question 20

In the context of realistic conflict theory, the term "superordinate goal" refers to a goal that ____.

Accepted Answer

A) is a stepping stone to a larger goal 
B) is symbolic rather than tangible or concrete 
C) can be achieved only by cooperating and working with others 
D) inevitably pits one group against another (i.e., a "zero-sum goal") 
A) is a stepping stone to a larger goal 
B) is symbolic rather than tangible or concrete 
C) can be achieved only by cooperating and working with others 
D) inevitably pits one group against another (i.e., a "zero-sum goal")

Which of the following is least likely to be considered a stigma?

Sherif's Robber's Cave Study was conducted in ____ phases.

The idea that regular interactions among members of different groups reduces prejudice, so long as the interactions occur under favorable conditions, is known as the ________________.

Suppose that Fred is a "morning person" and his brother Ned is an "evening person." Which of the following will probably be true regarding their tendencies to employ stereotypes?

Vera believes that old people smell bad. Suppose that, when getting on the bus earlier this week, she felt repulsed when she saw that the only available seat was next to an old person. This would be an example of ________________.

Stereotyping saves mental energy and can help people process information more quickly.

Researchers Plant and Devine have identified two basic motives that people have for overcoming prejudice. These can be classified as ____.

In Bonta's study of peaceful, cooperative societies, ____ of the 25 did not have competition at all.

The idea that regular interactions among members of different groups reduce prejudice, so long as the interactions occur under favorable conditions, is known as ____.

Technically speaking, the term "homophobia" refers to excessive ____ homosexuals or homosexual behavior.

The term "____" refers to a negative attitude or feeling toward an individual based solely on that individual's membership in a certain group.

Randi believes that, compared to white people, Asian people are spiritual. Randi's belief is best characterized as an example of ____.

Based on the textbook's definitions of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, which of the following statements is most accurate?

The view that prejudice and stereotyping are morally wrong ____.

Which of the following findings has been most frequently interpreted as evidence for scapegoat theory?

Which of the following is the best example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?

The term "salience" is best defined as ____.

Suppose that Al is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people. Which of the following would be the best example of stigma by association?

In the context of realistic conflict theory, the term "superordinate goal" refers to a goal that ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Behavior Control: the Self in Action

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Groups

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Exam 13: Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Which of the following is least likely to be considered a stigma?

Sherif's Robber's Cave Study was conducted in ____ phases.

The idea that regular interactions among members of different groups reduces prejudice, so long as the interactions occur under favorable conditions, is known as the ________________.

Suppose that Fred is a "morning person" and his brother Ned is an "evening person." Which of the following will probably be true regarding their tendencies to employ stereotypes?

Vera believes that old people smell bad. Suppose that, when getting on the bus earlier this week, she felt repulsed when she saw that the only available seat was next to an old person. This would be an example of ________________.

Stereotyping saves mental energy and can help people process information more quickly.

Researchers Plant and Devine have identified two basic motives that people have for overcoming prejudice. These can be classified as ____.

In Bonta's study of peaceful, cooperative societies, ____ of the 25 did not have competition at all.

The idea that regular interactions among members of different groups reduce prejudice, so long as the interactions occur under favorable conditions, is known as ____.

Technically speaking, the term "homophobia" refers to excessive ____ homosexuals or homosexual behavior.

The term "____" refers to a negative attitude or feeling toward an individual based solely on that individual's membership in a certain group.

Randi believes that, compared to white people, Asian people are spiritual. Randi's belief is best characterized as an example of ____.

Based on the textbook's definitions of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, which of the following statements is most accurate?

The view that prejudice and stereotyping are morally wrong ____.

Which of the following findings has been most frequently interpreted as evidence for scapegoat theory?

Which of the following is the best example of the self-fulfilling prophecy?

The term "salience" is best defined as ____.

Suppose that Al is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people. Which of the following would be the best example of stigma by association?

In the context of realistic conflict theory, the term "superordinate goal" refers to a goal that ____.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Behavior Control: the Self in Action

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs, and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing Whats Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Groups

Application Module A: Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

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