Question 1

According to your text, stereotype suppression can be explained by

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A)  cognitive factors, such as priming. 
B)  depletion of self-control resources. 
C)  a need to use the suppressed stereotype. 
D)  any of the above. 
A)  cognitive factors, such as priming. 
B)  depletion of self-control resources. 
C)  a need to use the suppressed stereotype. 
D)  any of the above.

Question 2

Once people have perceived an object as a weapon, research shows they are most likely to decide

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A)  not to shoot at the person holding the object. 
B)  to shoot if a White person, rather than a Black person, is holding the object. 
C)  to shoot if a Black person, rather than a White person, is holding the object. 
D)  to shoot the person holding the object, regardless of their race. 
A)  not to shoot at the person holding the object. 
B)  to shoot if a White person, rather than a Black person, is holding the object. 
C)  to shoot if a Black person, rather than a White person, is holding the object. 
D)  to shoot the person holding the object, regardless of their race.

Question 3

According to research on cognitive busyness, at what time of day are morning people most likely to engage in stereotyping? Why?

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According to research on cognitive busyn

Question 4

How does the availability of cognitive resources affect a person's ability to inhibit stereotyping?

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The availability of cognitive resources

Question 5

Carlotta is making a hiring decision for her unit. According to research on self- esteem and stereotype activation, Carlotta is least likely to view the candidates stereotypically if

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A)  she recently thought about values that are important to her. 
B)  the candidates are highly qualified for the position. 
C)  she is high in self-esteem. 
D)  she does not see herself as a valued employee. 
A)  she recently thought about values that are important to her. 
B)  the candidates are highly qualified for the position. 
C)  she is high in self-esteem. 
D)  she does not see herself as a valued employee.

Question 6

People whose cognitive style emphasizes a need for closure

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A)  seek complex information when deciding what people are like. 
B)  thrive on ambiguity. 
C)  often use stereotypes. 
D)  readily consider new information when it becomes available. 
A)  seek complex information when deciding what people are like. 
B)  thrive on ambiguity. 
C)  often use stereotypes. 
D)  readily consider new information when it becomes available.

Question 7

Research on social media friendship networks shows that

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A)  Black women have fewer Facebook friends than do Black men. 
B)  Black people with stereotypic facial features have both fewer Black and fewer non-Black Facebook friends. 
C)  Non-Black people are less likely to accept friend requests from Black people with stereotypic facial features than from Black people with non-stereotypic features. 
D)  Non-Black people accept most friend requests from Black people because they want to be seen as unprejudiced. 
A)  Black women have fewer Facebook friends than do Black men. 
B)  Black people with stereotypic facial features have both fewer Black and fewer non-Black Facebook friends. 
C)  Non-Black people are less likely to accept friend requests from Black people with stereotypic facial features than from Black people with non-stereotypic features. 
D)  Non-Black people accept most friend requests from Black people because they want to be seen as unprejudiced.

Question 8

During the process of-------------------, a dormant stereotype becomes ready to use and capable of influencing a person's thoughts about and behavior toward a social group.

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A)  motivated processing 
B)  stereotype application 
C)  stereotype activation 
D)  cognitive overload 
A)  motivated processing 
B)  stereotype application 
C)  stereotype activation 
D)  cognitive overload

Question 9

What is stereotype rebound? Briefly describe one explanation that has been proposed for stereotype rebound.

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Stereotype rebound refers to the phenome

Question 10

------------------- goals stem from people's need to see themselves in a positive light.

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A)  Social adjustment 
B)  Comprehension 
C)  Ingroup over-exclusion 
D)  Self-enhancement 
A)  Social adjustment 
B)  Comprehension 
C)  Ingroup over-exclusion 
D)  Self-enhancement

Question 11

Raood generally believes that men are better at math than women. However, her female roommate is a math major who excels in her classes. To account for this excep- tion, Raood thinks of her roommate as a "woman math major." Social psychologists call this process

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A)  bookkeeping. 
B)  conversion. 
C)  subtyping. 
D)  reallocation. 
A)  bookkeeping. 
B)  conversion. 
C)  subtyping. 
D)  reallocation.

Question 12

What is the shooter bias? Describe one research result based on this bias.

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The shooter bias refers to the tendency

Question 13

Strongly held long-term beliefs about equality are called-------------------goals.

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A)  chronic egalitarian 
B)  social adjustment 
C)  comprehension 
D)  value-based 
A)  chronic egalitarian 
B)  social adjustment 
C)  comprehension 
D)  value-based

Question 14

"I am not prejudiced; I treat everyone the same." This statement reflects which "D of Difference?"

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A)  Distancing 
B)  Denial 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Discovery 
A)  Distancing 
B)  Denial 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Discovery

Question 15

Gavin is enrolled in a biology class taught by a female Black professor who just returned his graded term paper. According to research on how self-enhancement goals affect stereotype activation, which of the following reactions describes how he is likely to react to the feedback?

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A)  If the feedback is positive, he will likely think of her as a professor rather than as a Black person. 
B)  If the feedback is negative, he will likely think of her as a professor rather than as a Black person. 
C)  He will self-reflect on his study habits, regardless of the professor's characteristics. 
D)  If the feedback is negative, he will create a subtype of Black professors. 
A)  If the feedback is positive, he will likely think of her as a professor rather than as a Black person. 
B)  If the feedback is negative, he will likely think of her as a professor rather than as a Black person. 
C)  He will self-reflect on his study habits, regardless of the professor's characteristics. 
D)  If the feedback is negative, he will create a subtype of Black professors.

Question 16

Members of collectivist cultures (such as Japan) exhibit less stereotype rebound than people from individualist cultures (such as Canada). One explanation for this dif- ference is that, compared to people in individualist cultures, people in collectivist cultures

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A)  are less prejudiced. 
B)  have more practice in suppressing unwanted thoughts. 
C)  are more egalitarian. 
D)  have a larger number of proscribed intergroup prejudices. 
A)  are less prejudiced. 
B)  have more practice in suppressing unwanted thoughts. 
C)  are more egalitarian. 
D)  have a larger number of proscribed intergroup prejudices.

Question 17

Name and define two goals that inhibit stereotype activation.

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Two goals that inhibit stereotype activa

Question 18

Distinguish between comprehension goals and self-enhancement goals as they relate to stereotype activation.

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Comprehension goals and self-enhancement

Question 19

When faces are shown for a longer exposure time (e.g., 525 milliseconds), activation occurs in the frontal cortex. This activation is greatest when the face is of a(n)

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A)  Asian woman 
B)  Black man 
C)  White man 
D)  Latina woman 
A)  Asian woman 
B)  Black man 
C)  White man 
D)  Latina woman

Question 20

Jordan, a White male, attends a meeting of the Black Student Association on campus. When talking with the members, he focuses on research findings that he learned in his psychology courses. Which "D of Difference" best describes Jordan's actions?

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A)  Defensiveness 
B)  Distancing 
C)  Devaluing 
D)  Discovery 
A)  Defensiveness 
B)  Distancing 
C)  Devaluing 
D)  Discovery

According to your text, stereotype suppression can be explained by

Once people have perceived an object as a weapon, research shows they are most likely to decide

According to research on cognitive busyness, at what time of day are morning people most likely to engage in stereotyping? Why?

How does the availability of cognitive resources affect a person's ability to inhibit stereotyping?

Carlotta is making a hiring decision for her unit. According to research on self- esteem and stereotype activation, Carlotta is least likely to view the candidates stereotypically if

People whose cognitive style emphasizes a need for closure

Research on social media friendship networks shows that

During the process of-------------------, a dormant stereotype becomes ready to use and capable of influencing a person's thoughts about and behavior toward a social group.

What is stereotype rebound? Briefly describe one explanation that has been proposed for stereotype rebound.

------------------- goals stem from people's need to see themselves in a positive light.

Raood generally believes that men are better at math than women. However, her female roommate is a math major who excels in her classes. To account for this excep- tion, Raood thinks of her roommate as a "woman math major." Social psychologists call this process

What is the shooter bias? Describe one research result based on this bias.

Strongly held long-term beliefs about equality are called-------------------goals.

"I am not prejudiced; I treat everyone the same." This statement reflects which "D of Difference?"

Gavin is enrolled in a biology class taught by a female Black professor who just returned his graded term paper. According to research on how self-enhancement goals affect stereotype activation, which of the following reactions describes how he is likely to react to the feedback?

Members of collectivist cultures (such as Japan) exhibit less stereotype rebound than people from individualist cultures (such as Canada). One explanation for this dif- ference is that, compared to people in individualist cultures, people in collectivist cultures

Name and define two goals that inhibit stereotype activation.

Distinguish between comprehension goals and self-enhancement goals as they relate to stereotype activation.

When faces are shown for a longer exposure time (e.g., 525 milliseconds), activation occurs in the frontal cortex. This activation is greatest when the face is of a(n)

Jordan, a White male, attends a meeting of the Black Student Association on campus. When talking with the members, he focuses on research findings that he learned in his psychology courses. Which "D of Difference" best describes Jordan's actions?

Introducing the Concepts of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

How Psychologists Study Prejudice and Discrimination

Social Categorization and Stereotypes

Old-Fashioned and Contemporary Forms of Prejudice

Individual Differences and Prejudice

The Development of Prejudice in Children

The Social Context of Prejudice

From Prejudice to Discrimination

The Experience of Discrimination

Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Age, Ability, and Appearance

Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination

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Exam 4: Stereotype Activation and Application

According to your text, stereotype suppression can be explained by

Once people have perceived an object as a weapon, research shows they are most likely to decide

According to research on cognitive busyness, at what time of day are morning people most likely to engage in stereotyping? Why?

How does the availability of cognitive resources affect a person's ability to inhibit stereotyping?

Carlotta is making a hiring decision for her unit. According to research on self- esteem and stereotype activation, Carlotta is least likely to view the candidates stereotypically if

People whose cognitive style emphasizes a need for closure

Research on social media friendship networks shows that

During the process of-------------------, a dormant stereotype becomes ready to use and capable of influencing a person's thoughts about and behavior toward a social group.

What is stereotype rebound? Briefly describe one explanation that has been proposed for stereotype rebound.

------------------- goals stem from people's need to see themselves in a positive light.

Raood generally believes that men are better at math than women. However, her female roommate is a math major who excels in her classes. To account for this excep- tion, Raood thinks of her roommate as a "woman math major." Social psychologists call this process

What is the shooter bias? Describe one research result based on this bias.

Strongly held long-term beliefs about equality are called-------------------goals.

"I am not prejudiced; I treat everyone the same." This statement reflects which "D of Difference?"

Gavin is enrolled in a biology class taught by a female Black professor who just returned his graded term paper. According to research on how self-enhancement goals affect stereotype activation, which of the following reactions describes how he is likely to react to the feedback?

Members of collectivist cultures (such as Japan) exhibit less stereotype rebound than people from individualist cultures (such as Canada). One explanation for this dif- ference is that, compared to people in individualist cultures, people in collectivist cultures

Name and define two goals that inhibit stereotype activation.

Distinguish between comprehension goals and self-enhancement goals as they relate to stereotype activation.

When faces are shown for a longer exposure time (e.g., 525 milliseconds), activation occurs in the frontal cortex. This activation is greatest when the face is of a(n)

Jordan, a White male, attends a meeting of the Black Student Association on campus. When talking with the members, he focuses on research findings that he learned in his psychology courses. Which "D of Difference" best describes Jordan's actions?

Introducing the Concepts of Stereotyping, Prejudice, and Discrimination

How Psychologists Study Prejudice and Discrimination

Social Categorization and Stereotypes

Old-Fashioned and Contemporary Forms of Prejudice

Individual Differences and Prejudice

The Development of Prejudice in Children

The Social Context of Prejudice

From Prejudice to Discrimination

The Experience of Discrimination

Gender, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Age, Ability, and Appearance

Reducing Prejudice and Discrimination

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