Exam 10: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination: Causes and Consequences

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Suppose there is a shortage of jobs in the US.At the same time,there seems to be an increase in prejudice and discrimination against immigrant workers and illegal aliens by US citizens.Using realistic group conflict theory,explain why this has occurred.Be sure to define realistic group conflict theory in your answer.

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Based on research presented in your textbook related to aversive racism,you would predict that,despite similar qualifications,an individual with a name like _______ would be less likely to receive an interview than an individual with a name like _______.

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Based on minimal ingroup paradigm,you would expect members of randomly assigned groups to:

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The belief that 'all men are emotionally unavailable' is an example of the ultimate attribution error.

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A negative learned attitude towards particular groups of people is best defined as:

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Which of the following findings supports the idea that gender stereotypes form very early on in life?

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Education seems to be an effective way to combat stereotyping and prejudice under what condition?

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You view people from your rival high school as a bunch of 'snobby rich kids' who are all 'lazy and unmotivated.'In contrast,you view people from your high school as a diverse group of individuals with different levels of wealth and motivation to achieve their goals.This example describes which concept? Provide a possible reason why this phenomenon occurs.

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