Question 1

Prejudice is one type of attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Selective perception is a process in which the mind quickly sorts information into categories to function efficiently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One of the theories on prejudice states that prejudice helps people define themselves and feel socially accepted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The origins of prejudice can be divided into three broad categories: social causes, ____, and emotional causes.

Accepted Answer

cognitive/

Question 5

Cognitive categorization is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A) the process of identifying categories of stimuli before the mind starts processing any information. 
B) the faculty of some people who are able to simultaneously process information belonging to different categories. 
C) a process in which the mind quickly sorts information into categories to function efficiently. 
D) a psychoanalytic tool used to probe the unconscious needs underlying our statements. 
A) the process of identifying categories of stimuli before the mind starts processing any information. 
B) the faculty of some people who are able to simultaneously process information belonging to different categories. 
C) a process in which the mind quickly sorts information into categories to function efficiently. 
D) a psychoanalytic tool used to probe the unconscious needs underlying our statements.

Question 6

Cognitive origin of prejudice deals with prejudice that arises from:

Accepted Answer

A) the need to feel higher in status than others. 
B) a high level of self-esteem. 
C) the need to categorize and stereotype people. 
D) a belief in ethnocentrism. 
A) the need to feel higher in status than others. 
B) a high level of self-esteem. 
C) the need to categorize and stereotype people. 
D) a belief in ethnocentrism.

Question 7

_____ is the feeling that results from stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is the feeling that results from...

Question 8

What is a hostile environment?

Accepted Answer

When sexual harassment relates to indire

Question 9

What is ethnocentrism?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's e

Question 10

_____ is a process in which the mind quickly sorts information into categories to function efficiently.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive

Question 11

It's easier for people to feel superior when they are able to identify other groups of people as inferior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Older people, homosexuals, ethnic groups, women, and other minorities contribute to a(n) _____ society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Older people, homosexuals, ethnic groups, women, and...

Question 13

The simplest and most effective method to stop sexual harassment at a workplace is:

Accepted Answer

A) filing a suit. 
B) reporting the incident to the top management. 
C) threatening to inform fellow employees. 
D) just asking or telling the person to stop. 
A) filing a suit. 
B) reporting the incident to the top management. 
C) threatening to inform fellow employees. 
D) just asking or telling the person to stop.

Question 14

_____ is your behavior, or what you do as a result of your stereotypes and prejudice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is your behavior, or what you...

Question 15

Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination form the three parts of a prejudiced attitude.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of theories on how social factors cause prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A) It primarily focuses on the thinking and reasoning processes of the people in the society. 
B) It holds that prejudice primarily arises from the need to categorize and stereotype people. 
C) It looks at the way organizations unintentionally create exclusionary policies. 
D) It holds that prejudice primarily arises from habits and ethnocentrism. 
A) It primarily focuses on the thinking and reasoning processes of the people in the society. 
B) It holds that prejudice primarily arises from the need to categorize and stereotype people. 
C) It looks at the way organizations unintentionally create exclusionary policies. 
D) It holds that prejudice primarily arises from habits and ethnocentrism.

Question 17

Suggest steps to stop sexual harassment at a workplace.

Accepted Answer

Students' answers may vary. Telling the

Question 18

What are the important ingredients that held reduce prejudice and discrimination in a workplace?

Accepted Answer

Following are the important ingredients

Question 19

One way of avoiding prejudices is to assign people to cognitive boxes and then evaluate them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe racism.

Accepted Answer

Racism is the prejudice and discriminati

Prejudice is one type of attitude.

Selective perception is a process in which the mind quickly sorts information into categories to function efficiently.

One of the theories on prejudice states that prejudice helps people define themselves and feel socially accepted.

The origins of prejudice can be divided into three broad categories: social causes, ____, and emotional causes.

Cognitive categorization is best described as:

Cognitive origin of prejudice deals with prejudice that arises from:

_____ is the feeling that results from stereotyping.

What is a hostile environment?

What is ethnocentrism?

_____ is a process in which the mind quickly sorts information into categories to function efficiently.

It's easier for people to feel superior when they are able to identify other groups of people as inferior.

Older people, homosexuals, ethnic groups, women, and other minorities contribute to a(n) _____ society.

The simplest and most effective method to stop sexual harassment at a workplace is:

_____ is your behavior, or what you do as a result of your stereotypes and prejudice.

Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination form the three parts of a prejudiced attitude.

Which of the following statements is true of theories on how social factors cause prejudice?

Suggest steps to stop sexual harassment at a workplace.

What are the important ingredients that held reduce prejudice and discrimination in a workplace?

One way of avoiding prejudices is to assign people to cognitive boxes and then evaluate them.

Describe racism.

Human Relations: a Background

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Human Relations

Self-Awareness and Self-Disclosure

Attitudes and Values in Human Relations

Motivation: Increasing Productivity

Communication and Human Relations

People, Groups, and Teams

Achieving Emotional Control

Individual and Organizational Change

Creativity and Human Relations

Conflict Management

Stress and Stress Management

Your External and Internal Customers

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Maintaining Workplace Health and Success

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Exam 14: Human Relations in a World of Diversity

Prejudice is one type of attitude.

Selective perception is a process in which the mind quickly sorts information into categories to function efficiently.

One of the theories on prejudice states that prejudice helps people define themselves and feel socially accepted.

The origins of prejudice can be divided into three broad categories: social causes, ____, and emotional causes.

Cognitive categorization is best described as:

Cognitive origin of prejudice deals with prejudice that arises from:

_____ is the feeling that results from stereotyping.

What is a hostile environment?

What is ethnocentrism?

_____ is a process in which the mind quickly sorts information into categories to function efficiently.

It's easier for people to feel superior when they are able to identify other groups of people as inferior.

Older people, homosexuals, ethnic groups, women, and other minorities contribute to a(n) _____ society.

The simplest and most effective method to stop sexual harassment at a workplace is:

_____ is your behavior, or what you do as a result of your stereotypes and prejudice.

Stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination form the three parts of a prejudiced attitude.

Which of the following statements is true of theories on how social factors cause prejudice?

Suggest steps to stop sexual harassment at a workplace.

What are the important ingredients that held reduce prejudice and discrimination in a workplace?

One way of avoiding prejudices is to assign people to cognitive boxes and then evaluate them.

Describe racism.

Human Relations: a Background

Self-Concept and Self-Esteem in Human Relations

Self-Awareness and Self-Disclosure

Attitudes and Values in Human Relations

Motivation: Increasing Productivity

Communication and Human Relations

People, Groups, and Teams

Achieving Emotional Control

Individual and Organizational Change

Creativity and Human Relations

Conflict Management

Stress and Stress Management

Your External and Internal Customers

Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Maintaining Workplace Health and Success

Filters