Exam 2: Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes

What does it become when prejudice develops into hatred?

Which of the following is not an example of how gender prejudice in our language promotes sexist attitudes?

How do media encourage prejudice?

One of your neighbors on the cul-de-sac must move because their house was foreclosed on because both parents lost their jobs. At a good-bye get together one of the other neighbors whispers to you, "Well, they were never our type of people anyway. He can't keep a decent job, and the kids are dirty all the time. Can you believe what color they painted their living room? Good riddance!" What type of attitude is demonstrated in this conversation?

What do people tend to do when they are forced to deal with unfamiliar groups of people that reinforce prejudice?

When a negative attitude is acted upon it becomes

How is an avoidance rationalization different from denial and victim-blaming rationalizations?

You are in a teacher's meeting when the principal expresses her frustration over so many African American male students being suspended. One of the teachers states, "I know it's a problem, but we have had fewer suspensions this year than we had at this time last year." What type of prejudice rationalization is this?

Which of the following statements is an example of denial rationalization?

Maria is a new girl at the high school who tries out for the cheerleading team. She is so good that she is made head of the squad. Maxie, the co-cheerleader who thought she was a shoo-in for head this year, starts spreading rumors about Maria and accuses her of sleeping with the quarterback of the team, whose mother happens to be the cheerleading squad advisor. Soon the rest of the class starts whispering about Maria behind her back and excluding her from activities in and out of the classroom. What cause of prejudice is Maxie illustrating?

The old saying is "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me" can give permission for children to call each other names. When you have listened to a group of children or teenagers on the playground or in the mall or even when you are with your group of friends, what types of sexist and derisive terms are used in the conversations? Although these are often seen as funny or "just picking" what messages do these words send?

Which of the following arguments uses an avoidance rationalization to perpetuate prejudice?

Which of the following is a passive negative response to prejudice?

Of the four primary causes of prejudice which one focuses on blaming others for your problems and finding a scapegoat?

Which of the following classroom activities can be used to reduce prejudice?