Question 1

According to your text, being unprejudiced means:

Accepted Answer

A)  Never having stereotypic thoughts 
B)  Never having to say you're sorry 
C)  Consciously avoiding the influence of stereotypes 
D)  That you never learned the stereotypes of your society 
A)  Never having stereotypic thoughts 
B)  Never having to say you're sorry 
C)  Consciously avoiding the influence of stereotypes 
D)  That you never learned the stereotypes of your society C

Question 2

The process whereby stereotypes of a group are changed after meeting only one counterstereotypical individual is called ______ .

Accepted Answer

A)  subtyping 
B)  conversion 
C)  social categorization 
D)  the contrast effect 
A)  subtyping 
B)  conversion 
C)  social categorization 
D)  the contrast effect B

Question 3

Imagine that you are a social psychology detective. You have a hunch that people still are still prejudiced, but due to the censure people receive today if they express stereotypes and prejudice, you think that people are now hiding their prejudices below the surface. So, how can you test this? Briefly describe two measures that could get at the prejudice of modern day people. Once you've utilized these measures, how sure can you be that you have tapped the people's true beliefs? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Because people are less willing to express prejudicial beliefs, it is useful to use implicit measures. One implicit measure you could use is the evaluative priming task (EPT) first proposed by Fazio and his colleagues. In this task, participants see pictures of White and Black faces on a computer screen, followed by positive and negative words. The participants' task is to categorize the words as positive or negative as quickly as possible. Many participants are faster to categorize a word as positive if it is preceded by a White face and as negative if it is preceded by a Black face. This pattern of responding suggests that Whites are associated with positivity in their minds, whereas Blacks are associated with negativity. A similar task, the implicit association test (IAT) is similar to the EPT in that it involves the categorization of faces and words. To complete this task, participants are asked to categorize faces as either or Black or White and then they are asked to categorize words as positive or negative. On later trials the participant is asked to press one button every time they see a White face or a positive word and a different button every time they see a Black face or a negative word. The amount of time it takes participants to perform such trials is compared to how long it takes them to perform trials in which they press one button for White faces or negative words and a separate button for Black faces or positive words. Oftentimes, participants will perform faster on the former trials than on the latter. These results also determine the extent to which participants have a pro-White vs. a pro-Black bias. Results on these implicit measures must be taken with a grain of salt because performance has been found to be influenced by situational factors (including recent encounters with liked or disliked group members) and people have been shown to have the ability to fake their responses. Therefore, when using these measures, you cannot be sure that you have tapped people's true beliefs.

Question 4

Pam has a crush on her Math teacher, who she considers to be quite attractive. When she meets with him during office hours this often distracts her so that she has to work hard to suppress exactly how good-looking he is. Research by Macrae et al. (1994) on stereotype rebound suggests that if Pam unexpectedly runs into her Math teacher on campus after she's met with him she will likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  Barely notice how unbelievably attractive he is 
B)  Continue to suppress her attraction 
C)  Ask him about what topics are going to be on the final exam 
D)  Become even more tongue-tied over how attractive he is 
A)  Barely notice how unbelievably attractive he is 
B)  Continue to suppress her attraction 
C)  Ask him about what topics are going to be on the final exam 
D)  Become even more tongue-tied over how attractive he is

Question 5

The biggest explanation for why people hold negative stereotypes is because they have a personality defect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Discrimination can be both positive and negative

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Melinda has been feeling sick for a while but her doctor can't figure out what's wrong with her. Every time Melinda goes to the doctor, the same Asian nurse is in charge of drawing her blood. After a few of these painful experiences, Melinda has started to become somewhat fearful of all Asians. This experience of Melinda provides an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  The self-fulfilling prophecy 
B)  Classical conditioning 
C)  The illusory correlation 
D)  The contact hypothesis 
A)  The self-fulfilling prophecy 
B)  Classical conditioning 
C)  The illusory correlation 
D)  The contact hypothesis

Question 8

According to research by Rothbart and colleagues, who is most likely to stand out at a party?

Accepted Answer

A)  Janeane who is wearing an attractive new dress. 
B)  Winona, who has a great sense of humor. 
C)  Ethan, who is the only Latino in a room full of Caucasians. 
D)  Ben, who is in amongst a loud group of guys playing a drinking game. 
A)  Janeane who is wearing an attractive new dress. 
B)  Winona, who has a great sense of humor. 
C)  Ethan, who is the only Latino in a room full of Caucasians. 
D)  Ben, who is in amongst a loud group of guys playing a drinking game.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about social groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  Members of a group must share a common characteristic before their group can be categorized as a social group. 
B)  Others must perceive that individuals are part of a meaningful group before the group can be categorized as a social group. 
C)  Individuals must perceive that they are part of a meaningful group before their group can be categorized as a social group. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Members of a group must share a common characteristic before their group can be categorized as a social group. 
B)  Others must perceive that individuals are part of a meaningful group before the group can be categorized as a social group. 
C)  Individuals must perceive that they are part of a meaningful group before their group can be categorized as a social group. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

_______ is/are defined as the negative or positive evaluations of a social group and its members.

Accepted Answer

A)  Stereotypes 
B)  Prejudice 
C)  Discrimination 
D)  Antipathy 
A)  Stereotypes 
B)  Prejudice 
C)  Discrimination 
D)  Antipathy

Question 11

Pam believes that elderly adults are senile so they make her uncomfortable. This belief of Pam's is an example of _______, and her reaction to the elderly is an example of _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  prejudice; a stereotype 
B)  discrimination; prejudice 
C)  a stereotype; prejudice 
D)  prejudice; discrimination 
A)  prejudice; a stereotype 
B)  discrimination; prejudice 
C)  a stereotype; prejudice 
D)  prejudice; discrimination

Question 12

Imagine meeting someone warm and friendly from Group X - a group that you generally think of as made up of snobby and unfriendly individuals. According to research by Hamilton and Rose (1980), what will you later recall if someone asks you about Group X?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are warm and friendly 
B)  They are snobby and unfriendly 
C)  They are warm and unfriendly 
D)  They are snobby and friendly 
A)  They are warm and friendly 
B)  They are snobby and unfriendly 
C)  They are warm and unfriendly 
D)  They are snobby and friendly

Question 13

In a test of reaction time, students are more likely to shoot unarmed black targets than unarmed White targets. Police officers do not make this same error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

People who suppress their use of a stereotype in one domain will experience increased activation of that stereotype in a later domain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Imagine that you have started a new job and you're learning the difference between the computer technicians and the computer programmers. What you really want to do is figure out who you can go to for advice on how to operate your work computer. The first thing that you learn is that there are many more programmers than technicians. The second thing that you learn is that these computer geeks rarely make mistakes - although since starting, you have heard an equal percentage of small complaints a

Accepted Answer

A)  You decide to ask one of the programmers for help because there are more of them. 
B)  You decide to ask one of the technicians for help because there are fewer of them. 
C)  You decide not to ask a programmer for help because they seem to make more mistakes. 
D)  You decide not to ask a technician for help because they seem to make more mistakes. 
A)  You decide to ask one of the programmers for help because there are more of them. 
B)  You decide to ask one of the technicians for help because there are fewer of them. 
C)  You decide not to ask a programmer for help because they seem to make more mistakes. 
D)  You decide not to ask a technician for help because they seem to make more mistakes.

Question 16

Imagine that, while (trapped) on a plane, you overhear a ridiculously long and drawn-out conversation between an incredibly sensitive guy and an unlucky in love young woman. Upon hearing the comments from this completely atypical male your stereotype of men as stoic and emotionless has been temporarily challenged. How will meeting this man impact your stereotype of men in general? In your answer you should describe 3 ways people deal with inconsistent information. If meeting this man does not ch

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that encountering one

Question 17

What are 2 benefits and 2 drawbacks of social categorization?

Accepted Answer

Two benefits of social categorization ar

Question 18

The best way to change stereotypes is to introduce people to someone who goes completely against the stereotype.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One of your friends believes that only backward-thinking, unintelligent individuals use stereotypes. First, is your friend correct? Second, explain to your friend 2 benefits of using stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

Your friend is not correct. Everyone use

Question 20

Interracial interactions may cause some people to experience stress. Of the people described below, who is likely to experience the most stress?

Accepted Answer

A)  Martin, a White male, who is interacting with a Black research assistant and who doesn't want to appear prejudiced because others would look down on him. 
B)  Justin, a White male, who is interacting with a Black research assistant and who doesn't want to appear prejudiced because that would go against how he sees himself. 
C)  Ed, a White male, who rarely interacts with Black individuals and who doesn't want to appear prejudiced because others would look down on him. 
D)  All of the people above people would experience high amounts of stress. 
A)  Martin, a White male, who is interacting with a Black research assistant and who doesn't want to appear prejudiced because others would look down on him. 
B)  Justin, a White male, who is interacting with a Black research assistant and who doesn't want to appear prejudiced because that would go against how he sees himself. 
C)  Ed, a White male, who rarely interacts with Black individuals and who doesn't want to appear prejudiced because others would look down on him. 
D)  All of the people above people would experience high amounts of stress.

According to your text, being unprejudiced means:

The process whereby stereotypes of a group are changed after meeting only one counterstereotypical individual is called ______ .

The biggest explanation for why people hold negative stereotypes is because they have a personality defect.

Discrimination can be both positive and negative

According to research by Rothbart and colleagues, who is most likely to stand out at a party?

Which of the following is true about social groups?

_______ is/are defined as the negative or positive evaluations of a social group and its members.

Pam believes that elderly adults are senile so they make her uncomfortable. This belief of Pam's is an example of _, and her reaction to the elderly is an example of _.

Imagine meeting someone warm and friendly from Group X - a group that you generally think of as made up of snobby and unfriendly individuals. According to research by Hamilton and Rose (1980), what will you later recall if someone asks you about Group X?

In a test of reaction time, students are more likely to shoot unarmed black targets than unarmed White targets. Police officers do not make this same error.

People who suppress their use of a stereotype in one domain will experience increased activation of that stereotype in a later domain.

What are 2 benefits and 2 drawbacks of social categorization?

The best way to change stereotypes is to introduce people to someone who goes completely against the stereotype.

One of your friends believes that only backward-thinking, unintelligent individuals use stereotypes. First, is your friend correct? Second, explain to your friend 2 benefits of using stereotypes.

Interracial interactions may cause some people to experience stress. Of the people described below, who is likely to experience the most stress?

What Is Social Psychology

Asking and Answering Research Questions

Perceiving Individuals

The Self

Social Identity

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Attitudes and Behavior

Norms and Conformity

Norms and Behavior

Interaction and Performance in Groups

Attraction, Relationships, and Love

Aggression and Conflict

Helping and Cooperation

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Exam 5: Perceiving Groups

According to your text, being unprejudiced means:

The process whereby stereotypes of a group are changed after meeting only one counterstereotypical individual is called ______ .

The biggest explanation for why people hold negative stereotypes is because they have a personality defect.

Discrimination can be both positive and negative

According to research by Rothbart and colleagues, who is most likely to stand out at a party?

Which of the following is true about social groups?

_______ is/are defined as the negative or positive evaluations of a social group and its members.

Pam believes that elderly adults are senile so they make her uncomfortable. This belief of Pam's is an example of _______, and her reaction to the elderly is an example of _______.

Imagine meeting someone warm and friendly from Group X - a group that you generally think of as made up of snobby and unfriendly individuals. According to research by Hamilton and Rose (1980), what will you later recall if someone asks you about Group X?

In a test of reaction time, students are more likely to shoot unarmed black targets than unarmed White targets. Police officers do not make this same error.

People who suppress their use of a stereotype in one domain will experience increased activation of that stereotype in a later domain.

What are 2 benefits and 2 drawbacks of social categorization?

The best way to change stereotypes is to introduce people to someone who goes completely against the stereotype.

One of your friends believes that only backward-thinking, unintelligent individuals use stereotypes. First, is your friend correct? Second, explain to your friend 2 benefits of using stereotypes.

Interracial interactions may cause some people to experience stress. Of the people described below, who is likely to experience the most stress?

What Is Social Psychology

Asking and Answering Research Questions

Perceiving Individuals

The Self

Social Identity

Attitudes and Attitude Change

Attitudes and Behavior

Norms and Conformity

Norms and Behavior

Interaction and Performance in Groups

Attraction, Relationships, and Love

Aggression and Conflict

Helping and Cooperation

Filters

Pam believes that elderly adults are senile so they make her uncomfortable. This belief of Pam's is an example of _, and her reaction to the elderly is an example of _.