Question 1

The neurological basis of ____________________ shows that it may have evolved in order to help people survive.

Accepted Answer

A)  overgeneralization 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  outgroup bias 
D)  ingroup bias 
A)  overgeneralization 
B)  ethnocentrism 
C)  outgroup bias 
D)  ingroup bias

Question 2

In the United States, it appears that some prejudices have ______________ over the last 50 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  dramatically increased 
B)  mildly decreased 
C)  remained the same 
D)  dramatically decreased 
A)  dramatically increased 
B)  mildly decreased 
C)  remained the same 
D)  dramatically decreased

Question 3

Ingroup bias becomes stronger when our group affiliation is based on factors which are meaningful to our

Accepted Answer

A)  group membership. 
B)  situation. 
C)  families. 
D)  self-concept. 
A)  group membership. 
B)  situation. 
C)  families. 
D)  self-concept.

Question 4

When asked about stereotypes related to groups to which we belong, we tend to remember ___________ stereotypes.

Accepted Answer

A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  neutral 
D)  rare 
A)  positive 
B)  negative 
C)  neutral 
D)  rare

Question 5

Outgroup bias involves

Accepted Answer

A)  kicking individuals out of current groups. 
B)  downgrading others who are different or not a part of your group. 
C)  remembering more information about members of other groups than members of your own group. 
D)  caring more about members of other groups as compared to members of your own. 
A)  kicking individuals out of current groups. 
B)  downgrading others who are different or not a part of your group. 
C)  remembering more information about members of other groups than members of your own group. 
D)  caring more about members of other groups as compared to members of your own.

Question 6

In Sherif's Robbers' Cave study, after intergroup hostility had been firmly established, the researchers began introducing goals that could only be accomplished when both groups worked together. Examples included renting a film and pulling a truck out of the ditch. These tasks are also known as _____________ goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  pentultimate 
B)  superordinate 
C)  overwhelming 
D)  social contact 
A)  pentultimate 
B)  superordinate 
C)  overwhelming 
D)  social contact

Question 7

A generalization about a group of people that assumes the members of the group share common characteristics is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  prototype. 
B)  stereotype. 
C)  assessment. 
D)  value. 
A)  prototype. 
B)  stereotype. 
C)  assessment. 
D)  value.

Question 8

One way to overcome prejudice is the use of a(n) _____________ goal or a goal shared by conflicting groups that can only be attained if the groups work together.

Accepted Answer

A)  pentultimate 
B)  superordinate 
C)  overwhelming 
D)  social contact 
A)  pentultimate 
B)  superordinate 
C)  overwhelming 
D)  social contact

Question 9

During phase one of the 1966 Robbers' Cave study, the separate groups developed group membership and solidarity. During phase two,

Accepted Answer

A)  the boys began a series of cooperative events across the groups. 
B)  the boys began a series of competitive events between the groups. 
C)  hostility between the two groups of boys decreased. 
D)  the groups failed to illustrate the ingroup-outgroup bias expected by Sherif. 
A)  the boys began a series of cooperative events across the groups. 
B)  the boys began a series of competitive events between the groups. 
C)  hostility between the two groups of boys decreased. 
D)  the groups failed to illustrate the ingroup-outgroup bias expected by Sherif.

Question 10

Aronson (1978) developed the ________ classroom where students work together to learn rather than complete against each other for academic success.

Accepted Answer

A)  jigsaw 
B)  superordinate 
C)  interactive 
D)  social contact 
A)  jigsaw 
B)  superordinate 
C)  interactive 
D)  social contact

Question 11

According to Fiske (2001), people in higher status positions are ______________ likely to stereotype those in lower status positions than the other way around.

Accepted Answer

A)  more 
B)  less 
C)  not at all 
D)  only somewhat 
A)  more 
B)  less 
C)  not at all 
D)  only somewhat

Question 12

Because we have a tendency to quickly categorize and classify things, stereotypes serve as

Accepted Answer

A)  schemas. 
B)  mental shortcuts. 
C)  specific impressions. 
D)  time intensive evaluations. 
A)  schemas. 
B)  mental shortcuts. 
C)  specific impressions. 
D)  time intensive evaluations.

Question 13

The _______________ occurs when a person begins to act in a manner consistent with the expectations placed upon him by others.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioristic expectation 
B)  individualistic expectation 
C)  power distance 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy 
A)  behavioristic expectation 
B)  individualistic expectation 
C)  power distance 
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 14

Although many women acknowledge that gender bias and a wage differential in the United States exist, those same women report they have experienced personal discrimination at a _____________ rate to the national average (Crosby, Pufall, Snyder, O'Connell, & Whalen, 1989).

Accepted Answer

A)  similar 
B)  lesser 
C)  greater 
D)  increasing 
A)  similar 
B)  lesser 
C)  greater 
D)  increasing

Question 15

Studies show that intergroup contact helps to decrease

Accepted Answer

A)  confirmation bias. 
B)  stereotype threat. 
C)  prejudice. 
D)  norms. 
A)  confirmation bias. 
B)  stereotype threat. 
C)  prejudice. 
D)  norms.

Question 16

Gracie just won $250 in a raffle. As she was cheerfully walking home from work, she saw a homeless man and immediately the stereotypical characteristics of down on his luck, mentally ill, and needy came to mind. According to Stroessner and Mackie (1992), this would be an example of how people in a ________ mood are more complacent and, therefore, more likely to engage in stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A)  bad 
B)  neutral 
C)  tearful 
D)  good 
A)  bad 
B)  neutral 
C)  tearful 
D)  good

Question 17

According to ______________ theory, people become prejudiced against others with whom they must compete for limited resources.

Accepted Answer

A)  group identity 
B)  realistic group conflict 
C)  social learning 
D)  relative deprivation 
A)  group identity 
B)  realistic group conflict 
C)  social learning 
D)  relative deprivation

Question 18

Which of the following individuals will be most likely to rely on a stereotype?

Accepted Answer

A)  Austin, who is visiting New York City for the first time and is late for his seminar. 
B)  Jane, who is returning to New York City for the third time to visit relatives. 
C)  Justin, who is visiting New York City for the first time on vacation and has all day to see the city. 
D)  Danielle, who is returning to New York City for the second time, this time for her honeymoon. 
A)  Austin, who is visiting New York City for the first time and is late for his seminar. 
B)  Jane, who is returning to New York City for the third time to visit relatives. 
C)  Justin, who is visiting New York City for the first time on vacation and has all day to see the city. 
D)  Danielle, who is returning to New York City for the second time, this time for her honeymoon.

Question 19

When individuals in powerful positions were compared to individuals in less powerful positions in likelihood of stereotyping, Fiske (1993) found

Accepted Answer

A)  neither group relied on stereotypes. 
B)  individuals in positions of power were more likely to stereotype people in less powerful positions than were the less powerful likely to stereotype powerful individuals. 
C)  compared to less powerful individuals, those in positions of power were less likely to stereotype. 
D)  both groups were equally likely to stereotype the other group. 
A)  neither group relied on stereotypes. 
B)  individuals in positions of power were more likely to stereotype people in less powerful positions than were the less powerful likely to stereotype powerful individuals. 
C)  compared to less powerful individuals, those in positions of power were less likely to stereotype. 
D)  both groups were equally likely to stereotype the other group.

Question 20

According to social identity theory, liking our own group more than other groups contributes to higher

Accepted Answer

A)  IQ scores. 
B)  levels of individualism. 
C)  levels of personal denial. 
D)  self-esteem. 
A)  IQ scores. 
B)  levels of individualism. 
C)  levels of personal denial. 
D)  self-esteem.

The neurological basis of ____________________ shows that it may have evolved in order to help people survive.

In the United States, it appears that some prejudices have ______________ over the last 50 years.

Ingroup bias becomes stronger when our group affiliation is based on factors which are meaningful to our

When asked about stereotypes related to groups to which we belong, we tend to remember ___________ stereotypes.

Outgroup bias involves

A generalization about a group of people that assumes the members of the group share common characteristics is a(n)

One way to overcome prejudice is the use of a(n) _____________ goal or a goal shared by conflicting groups that can only be attained if the groups work together.

During phase one of the 1966 Robbers' Cave study, the separate groups developed group membership and solidarity. During phase two,

Aronson (1978) developed the ________ classroom where students work together to learn rather than complete against each other for academic success.

According to Fiske (2001), people in higher status positions are ______________ likely to stereotype those in lower status positions than the other way around.

Because we have a tendency to quickly categorize and classify things, stereotypes serve as

The _______________ occurs when a person begins to act in a manner consistent with the expectations placed upon him by others.

Although many women acknowledge that gender bias and a wage differential in the United States exist, those same women report they have experienced personal discrimination at a _____________ rate to the national average (Crosby, Pufall, Snyder, O'Connell, & Whalen, 1989).

Studies show that intergroup contact helps to decrease

According to ______________ theory, people become prejudiced against others with whom they must compete for limited resources.

Which of the following individuals will be most likely to rely on a stereotype?

When individuals in powerful positions were compared to individuals in less powerful positions in likelihood of stereotyping, Fiske (1993) found

According to social identity theory, liking our own group more than other groups contributes to higher

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Exam 7: Prejudice: Foundations, Causes, Effects, and Remedies

The neurological basis of ____________________ shows that it may have evolved in order to help people survive.

In the United States, it appears that some prejudices have ______________ over the last 50 years.

Ingroup bias becomes stronger when our group affiliation is based on factors which are meaningful to our

When asked about stereotypes related to groups to which we belong, we tend to remember ___________ stereotypes.

Outgroup bias involves

A generalization about a group of people that assumes the members of the group share common characteristics is a(n)

One way to overcome prejudice is the use of a(n) _____________ goal or a goal shared by conflicting groups that can only be attained if the groups work together.

During phase one of the 1966 Robbers' Cave study, the separate groups developed group membership and solidarity. During phase two,

Aronson (1978) developed the ________ classroom where students work together to learn rather than complete against each other for academic success.

According to Fiske (2001), people in higher status positions are ______________ likely to stereotype those in lower status positions than the other way around.

Because we have a tendency to quickly categorize and classify things, stereotypes serve as

The _______________ occurs when a person begins to act in a manner consistent with the expectations placed upon him by others.

Although many women acknowledge that gender bias and a wage differential in the United States exist, those same women report they have experienced personal discrimination at a _____________ rate to the national average (Crosby, Pufall, Snyder, O'Connell, & Whalen, 1989).

Studies show that intergroup contact helps to decrease

According to ______________ theory, people become prejudiced against others with whom they must compete for limited resources.

Which of the following individuals will be most likely to rely on a stereotype?

When individuals in powerful positions were compared to individuals in less powerful positions in likelihood of stereotyping, Fiske (1993) found

According to social identity theory, liking our own group more than other groups contributes to higher

Foundations of Human Relations

The Self in Human Relations

How Personality Influences Human Relations

Emotions, Stress, and Human Relations

The Role of Perception in Human Relations

Social Influence in Our Relations With Others

Listening

Verbal and Nonverbal Communication

Conflict and Conflict Resolution

Key Concepts in Intimate Relationships

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