Question 1

Distinguish between the ego defensive function and the social adjustment function of stereotypes. Give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

The ego defensive function of stereotype

Question 2

What is intersectional invisibility?

Accepted Answer

Intersectional invisibility is a concept

Question 3

Venu is the director of human resources at his company and often bases hiring deci- sions on his stereotypic belief that older adults are less competent than are younger adults. In doing so, Venu is engaging in stereotype

Accepted Answer

A)  application. 
B)  knowledge. 
C)  activation. 
D)  assessment. 
A)  application. 
B)  knowledge. 
C)  activation. 
D)  assessment.

Question 4

Tia always believed that men were the most likely group to be pulled over for speed- ing. Lately, however, she has noticed that more and more women are being pulled over and, therefore, has revised her stereotypic belief. This revision is based on a

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A)  concentrated disconfirmation. 
B)  dispersed disconfirmation. 
C)  verifiable disconfirmation. 
D)  verifiable confirmation. 
A)  concentrated disconfirmation. 
B)  dispersed disconfirmation. 
C)  verifiable disconfirmation. 
D)  verifiable confirmation.

Question 5

Define the concept of cognitive style. Name and define two cognitive styles that are relevant to stereotype activation. Explain how each affects stereotype activation.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive style refers to an individual'

Question 6

Describe a strategy to change a stereotypic belief that serves a social adjustment func- tion for the belief holder.

Accepted Answer

One strategy to change a stereotypic bel

Question 7

People who are high on which of the following cognitive styles are least likely to ste- reotype others?

Accepted Answer

A)  Causal uncertainty 
B)  Self-protection 
C)  Need for cognition 
D)  Need for closure 
A)  Causal uncertainty 
B)  Self-protection 
C)  Need for cognition 
D)  Need for closure

Question 8

Which of the following explains why powerful people are likely to use stereotypes?

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A)  Holding negative stereotypes about subordinates allows power holders to justify their higher position. 
B)  Powerful people are uncomfortable with their social standing and so stereotype others to avoid thinking about it. 
C)  Powerful people have a greater need to individuate than do lower power people. 
D)  All of the above explain why powerful people stereotype more than the less powerful. 
A)  Holding negative stereotypes about subordinates allows power holders to justify their higher position. 
B)  Powerful people are uncomfortable with their social standing and so stereotype others to avoid thinking about it. 
C)  Powerful people have a greater need to individuate than do lower power people. 
D)  All of the above explain why powerful people stereotype more than the less powerful.

Question 9

Distinguish between stereotype activation and stereotype application.

Accepted Answer

Stereotype activation and stereotype app

Question 10

Which "D of Difference" do you think makes it more difficult for people to recognize their biases? Explain your reasoning.

Accepted Answer

The "D of Difference" that makes it more

Question 11

Describe the four steps that are generally assumed to comprise the process of stereo- type activation.

Accepted Answer

The four steps that are generally assume

Question 12

Klaus is motivated to maintain a positive self-image and because of this tends to see others in a negative light. Doing so fulfills a-------------------goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  self-enhancement 
B)  social adjustment 
C)  comprehension 
D)  ingroup heterogeneity 
A)  self-enhancement 
B)  social adjustment 
C)  comprehension 
D)  ingroup heterogeneity

Question 13

Which of the following statements about the effect of stereotype relevance on stereo- type activation is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  People may activate stereotypes of Asians as interested in science when trying to predict their academic major. 
B)  People may activate stereotypes of large people when trying to predict larger people's food habits. 
C)  People may activate gender stereotypes when predicting someone's career goals. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  People may activate stereotypes of Asians as interested in science when trying to predict their academic major. 
B)  People may activate stereotypes of large people when trying to predict larger people's food habits. 
C)  People may activate gender stereotypes when predicting someone's career goals. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 14

Sally's friend Jamila invited her to eat with her family. Jamila's parent served a dish Sally was not familiar with, but which is considered a delicacy in Jamila's culture. Sally responded by wrinkling her nose and refusing to eat that dish. Which "D of Difference" does Sally's behavior reflect?

Accepted Answer

A)  Devaluing 
B)  Denial 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Disgust 
A)  Devaluing 
B)  Denial 
C)  Defensiveness 
D)  Disgust

Question 15

----------------is the ability to influence other people in psychologically meaningful ways.

Accepted Answer

A)  Entitivity 
B)  Self-protection 
C)  Ego enhancement 
D)  Social power 
A)  Entitivity 
B)  Self-protection 
C)  Ego enhancement 
D)  Social power

Question 16

When judging others, perceivers who have the goal to form accurate impressions usually

Accepted Answer

A)  rely on their stereotypes. 
B)  seek individuating information. 
C)  behave like cognitive misers. 
D)  do any of the above, depending on their mood. 
A)  rely on their stereotypes. 
B)  seek individuating information. 
C)  behave like cognitive misers. 
D)  do any of the above, depending on their mood.

Question 17

List two factors that motivate people to make accurate judgments about others instead of relying on stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

Two factors that motivate people to make

Question 18

White people are most likely to make fast connections between

Accepted Answer

A)  "Black people" and negative traits. 
B)  "White people" and negative traits. 
C)  "Black people" and neutral traits. 
D)  "White people" and neutral traits. 
A)  "Black people" and negative traits. 
B)  "White people" and negative traits. 
C)  "Black people" and neutral traits. 
D)  "White people" and neutral traits.

Question 19

Threats to one's self-image_ stereotype application; having one's self- image valued-------------------stereotype application.

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A)  facilitate; facilitates 
B)  facilitate; inhibits 
C)  inhibit; inhibits 
D)  inhibit; facilitates 
A)  facilitate; facilitates 
B)  facilitate; inhibits 
C)  inhibit; inhibits 
D)  inhibit; facilitates

Question 20

Results of research have supported which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Categorization always precedes stereotype activation. 
B)  Prototypicality can increase stereotype activation above and beyond the effects of categorization. 
C)  Only White research participants associate negative characteristics with African Americans who have darker skin tones. 
D)  All of the above have been supported by research. 
A)  Categorization always precedes stereotype activation. 
B)  Prototypicality can increase stereotype activation above and beyond the effects of categorization. 
C)  Only White research participants associate negative characteristics with African Americans who have darker skin tones. 
D)  All of the above have been supported by research.

Distinguish between the ego defensive function and the social adjustment function of stereotypes. Give an example of each.

What is intersectional invisibility?

Venu is the director of human resources at his company and often bases hiring deci- sions on his stereotypic belief that older adults are less competent than are younger adults. In doing so, Venu is engaging in stereotype

Tia always believed that men were the most likely group to be pulled over for speed- ing. Lately, however, she has noticed that more and more women are being pulled over and, therefore, has revised her stereotypic belief. This revision is based on a

Define the concept of cognitive style. Name and define two cognitive styles that are relevant to stereotype activation. Explain how each affects stereotype activation.

Describe a strategy to change a stereotypic belief that serves a social adjustment func- tion for the belief holder.

People who are high on which of the following cognitive styles are least likely to ste- reotype others?

Which of the following explains why powerful people are likely to use stereotypes?

Distinguish between stereotype activation and stereotype application.

Which "D of Difference" do you think makes it more difficult for people to recognize their biases? Explain your reasoning.

Describe the four steps that are generally assumed to comprise the process of stereo- type activation.

Klaus is motivated to maintain a positive self-image and because of this tends to see others in a negative light. Doing so fulfills a-------------------goal.

Which of the following statements about the effect of stereotype relevance on stereo- type activation is true?

Sally's friend Jamila invited her to eat with her family. Jamila's parent served a dish Sally was not familiar with, but which is considered a delicacy in Jamila's culture. Sally responded by wrinkling her nose and refusing to eat that dish. Which "D of Difference" does Sally's behavior reflect?

----------------is the ability to influence other people in psychologically meaningful ways.

When judging others, perceivers who have the goal to form accurate impressions usually

List two factors that motivate people to make accurate judgments about others instead of relying on stereotypes.

White people are most likely to make fast connections between

Threats to one's self-image_ stereotype application; having one's self- image valued-------------------stereotype application.

Results of research have supported which of the following?

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

Distinguish between the ego defensive function and the social adjustment function of stereotypes. Give an example of each.

What is intersectional invisibility?

Venu is the director of human resources at his company and often bases hiring deci- sions on his stereotypic belief that older adults are less competent than are younger adults. In doing so, Venu is engaging in stereotype

Tia always believed that men were the most likely group to be pulled over for speed- ing. Lately, however, she has noticed that more and more women are being pulled over and, therefore, has revised her stereotypic belief. This revision is based on a

Define the concept of cognitive style. Name and define two cognitive styles that are relevant to stereotype activation. Explain how each affects stereotype activation.

Describe a strategy to change a stereotypic belief that serves a social adjustment func- tion for the belief holder.

People who are high on which of the following cognitive styles are least likely to ste- reotype others?

Which of the following explains why powerful people are likely to use stereotypes?

Distinguish between stereotype activation and stereotype application.

Which "D of Difference" do you think makes it more difficult for people to recognize their biases? Explain your reasoning.

Describe the four steps that are generally assumed to comprise the process of stereo- type activation.

Klaus is motivated to maintain a positive self-image and because of this tends to see others in a negative light. Doing so fulfills a-------------------goal.

Which of the following statements about the effect of stereotype relevance on stereo- type activation is true?

Sally's friend Jamila invited her to eat with her family. Jamila's parent served a dish Sally was not familiar with, but which is considered a delicacy in Jamila's culture. Sally responded by wrinkling her nose and refusing to eat that dish. Which "D of Difference" does Sally's behavior reflect?

----------------is the ability to influence other people in psychologically meaningful ways.

When judging others, perceivers who have the goal to form accurate impressions usually

List two factors that motivate people to make accurate judgments about others instead of relying on stereotypes.

White people are most likely to make fast connections between

Threats to one's self-image_ stereotype application; having one's self- image valued-------------------stereotype application.

Results of research have supported which of the following?

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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