Question 1

Das, Bushman, Bezemer, Kerkhof, and Vermeulen used what naturally occurring factor in their study of attitudes toward Arab integration in Dutch society?

Accepted Answer

A)  The September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States 
B)  The murder of Theo van Gogh in Amsterdam 
C)  The election of Barack Obama in the United States 
D)  The contested election of President Mahmoud Amhadinejad in Iran 
A)  The September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States 
B)  The murder of Theo van Gogh in Amsterdam 
C)  The election of Barack Obama in the United States 
D)  The contested election of President Mahmoud Amhadinejad in Iran B

Question 2

The so-called "discontinuity effect" is lessened when ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  there is preexisting animosity between the groups 
B)  the group is large rather than small 
C)  individuals are highly identified with their group 
D)  individual group members are identifiable 
A)  there is preexisting animosity between the groups 
B)  the group is large rather than small 
C)  individuals are highly identified with their group 
D)  individual group members are identifiable D

Question 3

According to the textbook, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding prejudice towards Arabs and Muslims living in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has increased dramatically since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. 
B)  Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has actually decreased since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. 
C)  Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States is about the same as before the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. 
D)  The U.S. government has banned research on the topic of prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. 
A)  Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has increased dramatically since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. 
B)  Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States has actually decreased since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. 
C)  Prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States is about the same as before the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. 
D)  The U.S. government has banned research on the topic of prejudice and discrimination against Arabs and Muslims living in the United States since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks. A

Question 4

Social psychologists use the term ____________________ to refer to the unequal treatment of different people based on the groups or categories to which they belong.

Accepted Answer

"discrimin

Question 5

As discussed in the textbook, stereotyping is best thought of as a(n) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  outgrowth of a prejudice or group of prejudices 
B)  type of prejudice 
C)  example of subtyping 
D)  consequence of the human tendency for social categorization 
A)  outgrowth of a prejudice or group of prejudices 
B)  type of prejudice 
C)  example of subtyping 
D)  consequence of the human tendency for social categorization

Question 6

Based on the textbook's definitions of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discrimination is always accompanied by prejudice. 
B)  Prejudice is always accompanied by discrimination. 
C)  A prejudice can be positive or negative. 
D)  A stereotype can be positive or negative. 
A)  Discrimination is always accompanied by prejudice. 
B)  Prejudice is always accompanied by discrimination. 
C)  A prejudice can be positive or negative. 
D)  A stereotype can be positive or negative.

Question 7

Implicit prejudiced attitudes are ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fairly uncommon and do a poor job of predicting behavior 
B)  fairly uncommon, but do a good job of predicting behavior 
C)  fairly common, but do a poor job of predicting behavior 
D)  fairly common and do a good job of predicting behavior 
A)  fairly uncommon and do a poor job of predicting behavior 
B)  fairly uncommon, but do a good job of predicting behavior 
C)  fairly common, but do a poor job of predicting behavior 
D)  fairly common and do a good job of predicting behavior

Question 8

Research suggests that, when it comes to prejudice reduction, direct educational and attitude-change techniques are most effective at dealing with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  aversive racism 
B)  overt expressions of prejudice 
C)  implicit prejudice 
D)  prejudiced body language (e.g., nonverbal cues that indicate prejudice). 
A)  aversive racism 
B)  overt expressions of prejudice 
C)  implicit prejudice 
D)  prejudiced body language (e.g., nonverbal cues that indicate prejudice).

Question 9

Research suggests that, by and large, stereotypes function as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  desires or hopes 
B)  hard-and-fast beliefs 
C)  fears or suspicions 
D)  expectations or hypotheses 
A)  desires or hopes 
B)  hard-and-fast beliefs 
C)  fears or suspicions 
D)  expectations or hypotheses

Question 10

Max is on a date with Ella. Ella is an obese woman. People around Max look at him as if he is less successful than he actually is because he is on a date with an obese woman. This is an example of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

stigma by

Question 11

Suppose that some people have just been randomly assigned to two different teams. Research suggests that these people would be likely to exhibit discriminatory behavior (favoring the ingroup, and disfavoring the outgroup) ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  immediately, as soon as the groups had been defined 
B)  as soon as their ingroup became an important part of their personal identity 
C)  only after the two teams had engaged in direct competition 
D)  only after they had "bonded" with their ingroup by enduring a shared hardship 
A)  immediately, as soon as the groups had been defined 
B)  as soon as their ingroup became an important part of their personal identity 
C)  only after the two teams had engaged in direct competition 
D)  only after they had "bonded" with their ingroup by enduring a shared hardship

Question 12

As described in the text, college students sometimes stereotype female professors as less competent than male professors. However, this stereotype only seems to surface ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  when students are evaluated negatively by a female professor 
B)  when students are taking classes from both male and female professors 
C)  among male students 
D)  among students who perform poorly in school 
A)  when students are evaluated negatively by a female professor 
B)  when students are taking classes from both male and female professors 
C)  among male students 
D)  among students who perform poorly in school

Question 13

Jayne firmly believes that prejudice is wrong, and works hard to consciously overcome any stereotypes she feels might interfere with her judgments. Jayne has an External Motivation to Respond without Prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Countries that value competition generally have ____ levels of conflict and ____ levels of economic success.

Accepted Answer

A)  higher; higher 
B)  higher; lower 
C)  lower; higher 
D)  lower; lower 
A)  higher; higher 
B)  higher; lower 
C)  lower; higher 
D)  lower; lower

Question 15

Which of the following comes closest to the textbook's conclusion regarding the elimination of prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  While it is possible to meaningfully reduce specific prejudices, the tendencies for stereotyping and ingroup favoritism appear to be innate. 
B)  Prejudice could be significantly reduced via education and structural changes to society. 
C)  Prejudice is not at all inevitable; it exists in some cultures but not in others, suggesting that a prejudice-free culture is wholly possible. 
D)  Prejudice is more or less natural, and almost all attempts to reduce prejudices have been completely ineffective. 
A)  While it is possible to meaningfully reduce specific prejudices, the tendencies for stereotyping and ingroup favoritism appear to be innate. 
B)  Prejudice could be significantly reduced via education and structural changes to society. 
C)  Prejudice is not at all inevitable; it exists in some cultures but not in others, suggesting that a prejudice-free culture is wholly possible. 
D)  Prejudice is more or less natural, and almost all attempts to reduce prejudices have been completely ineffective.

Question 16

Suppose that Al is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people. Which of the following would be the best example of stigma by association?

Accepted Answer

A)  You evaluate people less positively when you find out they are friends with Al. 
B)  You assume that because Al is obese, he probably has several other negative qualities as well (slovenliness, inarticulateness, etc.). 
C)  You assume that Al is similar to other obese people. 
D)  You try not to associate with Al because at some level you are afraid (albeit irrationally) of becoming obese yourself. 
A)  You evaluate people less positively when you find out they are friends with Al. 
B)  You assume that because Al is obese, he probably has several other negative qualities as well (slovenliness, inarticulateness, etc.). 
C)  You assume that Al is similar to other obese people. 
D)  You try not to associate with Al because at some level you are afraid (albeit irrationally) of becoming obese yourself.

Question 17

Certain features of objects or people are more noticeable or obvious than others. Features that are more obvious are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Certain features of objects or people are...

Question 18

The tendency to focus more on evidence that confirms rather than refutes one's expectations is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the self-serving bias 
B)  salience 
C)  the confirmation bias 
D)  the discontinuity effect 
A)  the self-serving bias 
B)  salience 
C)  the confirmation bias 
D)  the discontinuity effect

Question 19

Based on the definition of stereotyping given in the textbook, stereotypes can be either positive or negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Most people assume that outgroup members are relatively similar to one another, while ingroup members are relatively different from one another. This tendency is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

outgroup h

Das, Bushman, Bezemer, Kerkhof, and Vermeulen used what naturally occurring factor in their study of attitudes toward Arab integration in Dutch society?

The so-called "discontinuity effect" is lessened when ____.

According to the textbook, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding prejudice towards Arabs and Muslims living in the United States?

Social psychologists use the term ____________________ to refer to the unequal treatment of different people based on the groups or categories to which they belong.

As discussed in the textbook, stereotyping is best thought of as a(n) ____.

Based on the textbook's definitions of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Implicit prejudiced attitudes are ____.

Research suggests that, when it comes to prejudice reduction, direct educational and attitude-change techniques are most effective at dealing with ____.

Research suggests that, by and large, stereotypes function as ____.

Max is on a date with Ella. Ella is an obese woman. People around Max look at him as if he is less successful than he actually is because he is on a date with an obese woman. This is an example of ____________________.

Suppose that some people have just been randomly assigned to two different teams. Research suggests that these people would be likely to exhibit discriminatory behavior (favoring the ingroup, and disfavoring the outgroup) ____.

As described in the text, college students sometimes stereotype female professors as less competent than male professors. However, this stereotype only seems to surface ____.

Jayne firmly believes that prejudice is wrong, and works hard to consciously overcome any stereotypes she feels might interfere with her judgments. Jayne has an External Motivation to Respond without Prejudice.

Countries that value competition generally have levels of conflict and levels of economic success.

Which of the following comes closest to the textbook's conclusion regarding the elimination of prejudice?

Suppose that Al is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people. Which of the following would be the best example of stigma by association?

Certain features of objects or people are more noticeable or obvious than others. Features that are more obvious are called ____________________.

The tendency to focus more on evidence that confirms rather than refutes one's expectations is called ____.

Based on the definition of stereotyping given in the textbook, stereotypes can be either positive or negative.

Most people assume that outgroup members are relatively similar to one another, while ingroup members are relatively different from one another. This tendency is known as the ____________________.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Filters

Exam 13: Prejudice and Intergroup Relations

Das, Bushman, Bezemer, Kerkhof, and Vermeulen used what naturally occurring factor in their study of attitudes toward Arab integration in Dutch society?

The so-called "discontinuity effect" is lessened when ____.

According to the textbook, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding prejudice towards Arabs and Muslims living in the United States?

Social psychologists use the term ____________________ to refer to the unequal treatment of different people based on the groups or categories to which they belong.

As discussed in the textbook, stereotyping is best thought of as a(n) ____.

Based on the textbook's definitions of stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination, which of the following statements is most accurate?

Implicit prejudiced attitudes are ____.

Research suggests that, when it comes to prejudice reduction, direct educational and attitude-change techniques are most effective at dealing with ____.

Research suggests that, by and large, stereotypes function as ____.

Max is on a date with Ella. Ella is an obese woman. People around Max look at him as if he is less successful than he actually is because he is on a date with an obese woman. This is an example of ____________________.

Suppose that some people have just been randomly assigned to two different teams. Research suggests that these people would be likely to exhibit discriminatory behavior (favoring the ingroup, and disfavoring the outgroup) ____.

As described in the text, college students sometimes stereotype female professors as less competent than male professors. However, this stereotype only seems to surface ____.

Jayne firmly believes that prejudice is wrong, and works hard to consciously overcome any stereotypes she feels might interfere with her judgments. Jayne has an External Motivation to Respond without Prejudice.

Countries that value competition generally have ____ levels of conflict and ____ levels of economic success.

Which of the following comes closest to the textbook's conclusion regarding the elimination of prejudice?

Suppose that Al is obese, and you are prejudiced against obese people. Which of the following would be the best example of stigma by association?

Certain features of objects or people are more noticeable or obvious than others. Features that are more obvious are called ____________________.

The tendency to focus more on evidence that confirms rather than refutes one's expectations is called ____.

Based on the definition of stereotyping given in the textbook, stereotypes can be either positive or negative.

Most people assume that outgroup members are relatively similar to one another, while ingroup members are relatively different from one another. This tendency is known as the ____________________.

The Mission and the Method

Culture and Nature

The Self

Choices and Actions: The Self in Control

Social Cognition

Emotion and Affect

Attitudes, Beliefs and Consistency

Social Influence and Persuasion

Prosocial Behavior: Doing What’s Best for Others

Aggression and Antisocial Behavior

Attraction and Exclusion

Close Relationships: Passion, Intimacy, and Sexuality

Groups

Applying Social Psychology to Consumer Behavior

Applying Social Psychology to Health

Applying Social Psychology to the Workplace

Applying Social Psychology to the Law

Applying Social Psychology to the Environment

Filters

Countries that value competition generally have levels of conflict and levels of economic success.