Question 1

Because women are stereotyped as inadequate at math, they may be less motivated to learn math. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  illusory correlation 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  reverse discrimination 
E)  modelling 
A)  illusory correlation 
B)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
C)  classical conditioning 
D)  reverse discrimination 
E)  modelling B

Question 2

Illusory correlation refers to:

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A)  an information-processing bias whereby the relationship between characteristics or events is overestimated 
B)  the notion that certain stereotypes may have some basis in reality but that perceptual processes are likely to exaggerate real differences between groups 
C)  a process by which certain individuals behave in a manner which portrays them to be considerably more tolerant than they really are 
D)  a situation in which members of a minority group come to behave in accordance with the stereotypes ascribed to them by the majority 
E)  none of the above 
A)  an information-processing bias whereby the relationship between characteristics or events is overestimated 
B)  the notion that certain stereotypes may have some basis in reality but that perceptual processes are likely to exaggerate real differences between groups 
C)  a process by which certain individuals behave in a manner which portrays them to be considerably more tolerant than they really are 
D)  a situation in which members of a minority group come to behave in accordance with the stereotypes ascribed to them by the majority 
E)  none of the above A

Question 3

Experimental studies on reverse discrimination have shown that:

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A)  those who are made to feel that they are prejudiced are more likely to exhibit reverse discrimination 
B)  those who are made to feel that they are prejudiced are less likely to express reverse discrimination 
C)  once a person has demonstrated tolerance by a token act, he/she may be less likely to exhibit reverse discrimination the next time 
D)  both a and c 
E)  both a and b 
A)  those who are made to feel that they are prejudiced are more likely to exhibit reverse discrimination 
B)  those who are made to feel that they are prejudiced are less likely to express reverse discrimination 
C)  once a person has demonstrated tolerance by a token act, he/she may be less likely to exhibit reverse discrimination the next time 
D)  both a and c 
E)  both a and b D

Question 4

Scapegoating has been linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic group conflict 
B)  stereotype content 
C)  right wing authoritarianism 
D)  cultural variables 
E)  all of the above 
A)  realistic group conflict 
B)  stereotype content 
C)  right wing authoritarianism 
D)  cultural variables 
E)  all of the above

Question 5

In a study by Choma et al. (2012), films deigned to arouse fear, sadness or happiness were shown to different participants. When fear was aroused, what happened?

Accepted Answer

A)  the link between out-group disgust and negative attitudes towards an out-group was greater 
B)  the link between out-group disgust and negative attitudes towards an out-group was less 
C)  out-group disgust was not related to negative attitudes toward that group 
D)  negative stereotypes were aroused 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the link between out-group disgust and negative attitudes towards an out-group was greater 
B)  the link between out-group disgust and negative attitudes towards an out-group was less 
C)  out-group disgust was not related to negative attitudes toward that group 
D)  negative stereotypes were aroused 
E)  none of the above

Question 6

Globalization is particularly relevant to prejudice in terms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  stereotype threat 
B)  intergroup contact 
C)  intergroup anxiety 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both b and c 
A)  stereotype threat 
B)  intergroup contact 
C)  intergroup anxiety 
D)  all of the above 
E)  both b and c

Question 7

Some people value power and see the world as competitive, this rejecting disadvantaged groups. These people would score high on a measure of:

Accepted Answer

A)  social dominance 
B)  aversive racism 
C)  right wing authoritarianism 
D)  hate 
E)  none of the above 
A)  social dominance 
B)  aversive racism 
C)  right wing authoritarianism 
D)  hate 
E)  none of the above

Question 8

What is distinctive about gender stereotypes in comparison with other stereotypes?

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A)  gender stereotypes are usually negative 
B)  there are no out-groups 
C)  gender stereotypes are often prescriptive rather than descriptive 
D)  both a and c 
E)  both b and c 
A)  gender stereotypes are usually negative 
B)  there are no out-groups 
C)  gender stereotypes are often prescriptive rather than descriptive 
D)  both a and c 
E)  both b and c

Question 9

Assimilation occurs when:

Accepted Answer

A)  a group surrenders its cultural identity and is absorbed into the larger society 
B)  two groups come into continuous firsthand contact with subsequent changes in the original culture pattern of either or both groups 
C)  a group maintains its culture but also interacts with other groups 
D)  the traditional culture is lost and there is little contact with the larger society 
E)  intergroup contact is unwelcome and cultural integrity is maintained 
A)  a group surrenders its cultural identity and is absorbed into the larger society 
B)  two groups come into continuous firsthand contact with subsequent changes in the original culture pattern of either or both groups 
C)  a group maintains its culture but also interacts with other groups 
D)  the traditional culture is lost and there is little contact with the larger society 
E)  intergroup contact is unwelcome and cultural integrity is maintained

Question 10

In a study in Britain by Hodson et al. (2005), white participants were presented with a case study of a robbery, When the evidence was clear, participants judged the defendant as guilty, whether black or white. When did race make a difference in this study?

Accepted Answer

A)  when some evidence was ruled inadmissible by the judge 
B)  when the race of the defendant was not described 
C)  when the participants felt anxious about a black defendant 
D)  when the robbery was for a large amount of money 
E)  when the robbery was for a small amount of money 
A)  when some evidence was ruled inadmissible by the judge 
B)  when the race of the defendant was not described 
C)  when the participants felt anxious about a black defendant 
D)  when the robbery was for a large amount of money 
E)  when the robbery was for a small amount of money

Question 11

Which of the following statements concerning discrimination is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  discrimination may be exhibited at an individual or at an institutional level 
B)  discrimination is influenced by ethnicity 
C)  in-group identity affects discrimination 
D)  discrimination is influenced by the type of relationship involved 
E)  all of the above 
A)  discrimination may be exhibited at an individual or at an institutional level 
B)  discrimination is influenced by ethnicity 
C)  in-group identity affects discrimination 
D)  discrimination is influenced by the type of relationship involved 
E)  all of the above

Question 12

Black and white experimental participants were led to anticipate taking a 'very difficult test'. When the test was framed as just a lab exercise, black and white participants performed equally well. But when the test was framed as about 'intellectual ability', black participants performed more poorly than whites. This demonstrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  the effect of race on intellectual performance 
B)  the effect of cues from other participants 
C)  the stereotype content effect 
D)  the stereotype threat effect 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the effect of race on intellectual performance 
B)  the effect of cues from other participants 
C)  the stereotype content effect 
D)  the stereotype threat effect 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

How does prejudice become a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Accepted Answer

A)  people come to believe stereotypes about out-groups 
B)  people act on the basis of stereotypes of others 
C)  people believe in a 'kernel of truth' about stereotypes 
D)  people come to believe in the stereotype about their own group 
E)  prejudice persists over a long time 
A)  people come to believe stereotypes about out-groups 
B)  people act on the basis of stereotypes of others 
C)  people believe in a 'kernel of truth' about stereotypes 
D)  people come to believe in the stereotype about their own group 
E)  prejudice persists over a long time

Question 14

Extreme authoritarians:

Accepted Answer

A)  are few in number 
B)  may belong to a neo-Nazi group 
C)  tend towards religious fundamentalism 
D)  reach guilty verdicts more frequently 
E)  all of the above 
A)  are few in number 
B)  may belong to a neo-Nazi group 
C)  tend towards religious fundamentalism 
D)  reach guilty verdicts more frequently 
E)  all of the above

Question 15

The 'Princeton trilogy' studies of stereotypes showed that:

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A)  stereotypes do not persist as consensus judgments of groups 
B)  the content of stereotypes can change over time 
C)  these studies can generalize to other populations 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  stereotypes do not persist as consensus judgments of groups 
B)  the content of stereotypes can change over time 
C)  these studies can generalize to other populations 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 16

Vorauer and her colleagues have studied meta-stereotypes. What do they mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  activation of a stereotype under threat 
B)  activation of a stereotype when one believes that they have a stereotype about your own group 
C)  activation of a stereotype under an illusory correlation 
D)  anxiety-driven stereotypes 
E)  stereotypes about stereotypes 
A)  activation of a stereotype under threat 
B)  activation of a stereotype when one believes that they have a stereotype about your own group 
C)  activation of a stereotype under an illusory correlation 
D)  anxiety-driven stereotypes 
E)  stereotypes about stereotypes

Question 17

White male participants answer a series of questions ostensibly designed to measure their interpersonal skills. Then they receive positive or negative feedback from a white or black 'manager'. What was this study about?

Accepted Answer

A)  implicit racism 
B)  activation of a stereotype 
C)  stereotype threat 
D)  discrimination 
E)  none of the above 
A)  implicit racism 
B)  activation of a stereotype 
C)  stereotype threat 
D)  discrimination 
E)  none of the above

Question 18

Stereotypes are:

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudicial acts against a person on the basis of his/her race 
B)  the behavioural acceptance or rejection of a person based on group membership 
C)  beliefs that comprise the cognitive component of prejudice 
D)  intolerant attitudes toward a specific group 
E)  intensely positive or negative emotions accompanying prejudice 
A)  prejudicial acts against a person on the basis of his/her race 
B)  the behavioural acceptance or rejection of a person based on group membership 
C)  beliefs that comprise the cognitive component of prejudice 
D)  intolerant attitudes toward a specific group 
E)  intensely positive or negative emotions accompanying prejudice

Question 19

Given the mere exposure effect, what is the conclusion drawn from the research on intergroup contact?

Accepted Answer

A)  contact will invariably lead to prejudice reduction 
B)  contact leads to prejudice reduction only in certain conditions 
C)  contact generally leads to prejudice reduction to some degree 
D)  contact usually does not lead to lasting prejudice reduction 
E)  contact generally does not lead to prejudice reduction 
A)  contact will invariably lead to prejudice reduction 
B)  contact leads to prejudice reduction only in certain conditions 
C)  contact generally leads to prejudice reduction to some degree 
D)  contact usually does not lead to lasting prejudice reduction 
E)  contact generally does not lead to prejudice reduction

Question 20

People who have acquired a second language have:

Accepted Answer

A)  more positive attitudes towards other cultural groups 
B)  more positive attitudes if they learned the language because of an interest in that culture 
C)  more positive attitudes if they were motivated to learn the language to improve job prospects 
D)  had more generally negative attitudes towards that group 
E)  no different attitudes towards the cultural group than monolinguals 
A)  more positive attitudes towards other cultural groups 
B)  more positive attitudes if they learned the language because of an interest in that culture 
C)  more positive attitudes if they were motivated to learn the language to improve job prospects 
D)  had more generally negative attitudes towards that group 
E)  no different attitudes towards the cultural group than monolinguals

Because women are stereotyped as inadequate at math, they may be less motivated to learn math. This is an example of:

Illusory correlation refers to:

Experimental studies on reverse discrimination have shown that:

Scapegoating has been linked to:

In a study by Choma et al. (2012), films deigned to arouse fear, sadness or happiness were shown to different participants. When fear was aroused, what happened?

Globalization is particularly relevant to prejudice in terms of:

Some people value power and see the world as competitive, this rejecting disadvantaged groups. These people would score high on a measure of:

What is distinctive about gender stereotypes in comparison with other stereotypes?

Assimilation occurs when:

In a study in Britain by Hodson et al. (2005), white participants were presented with a case study of a robbery, When the evidence was clear, participants judged the defendant as guilty, whether black or white. When did race make a difference in this study?

Which of the following statements concerning discrimination is correct?

How does prejudice become a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Extreme authoritarians:

The 'Princeton trilogy' studies of stereotypes showed that:

Vorauer and her colleagues have studied meta-stereotypes. What do they mean?

White male participants answer a series of questions ostensibly designed to measure their interpersonal skills. Then they receive positive or negative feedback from a white or black 'manager'. What was this study about?

Stereotypes are:

Given the mere exposure effect, what is the conclusion drawn from the research on intergroup contact?

People who have acquired a second language have:

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Exam 13: Prejudice

Because women are stereotyped as inadequate at math, they may be less motivated to learn math. This is an example of:

Illusory correlation refers to:

Experimental studies on reverse discrimination have shown that:

Scapegoating has been linked to:

In a study by Choma et al. (2012), films deigned to arouse fear, sadness or happiness were shown to different participants. When fear was aroused, what happened?

Globalization is particularly relevant to prejudice in terms of:

Some people value power and see the world as competitive, this rejecting disadvantaged groups. These people would score high on a measure of:

What is distinctive about gender stereotypes in comparison with other stereotypes?

Assimilation occurs when:

In a study in Britain by Hodson et al. (2005), white participants were presented with a case study of a robbery, When the evidence was clear, participants judged the defendant as guilty, whether black or white. When did race make a difference in this study?

Which of the following statements concerning discrimination is correct?

How does prejudice become a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Extreme authoritarians:

The 'Princeton trilogy' studies of stereotypes showed that:

Vorauer and her colleagues have studied meta-stereotypes. What do they mean?

White male participants answer a series of questions ostensibly designed to measure their interpersonal skills. Then they receive positive or negative feedback from a white or black 'manager'. What was this study about?

Stereotypes are:

Given the mere exposure effect, what is the conclusion drawn from the research on intergroup contact?

People who have acquired a second language have:

Studying Social Behaviour

Social Perception and Cognition

The Social Self

Attitudes, Ideologies and Values

Attitude Change

Social Influence

Language and Communication

Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships

Prosocial Behaviour

Cooperation and Conflict

Aggression

Social Identity, Groups and Leadership

Crowds and Collective Behaviour

Applied Social Psychology

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