Exam 14: Human Relations in a World of Diversity

Valencia is of the opinion that her culture is superior to other cultures. She criticizes the beliefs of people belonging to other cultures. Valencia's attitude best exemplifies:

Give an example each of a positive and a negative stereotype.

Which of the following statements is true of ethnocentrism?

What is cognitive categorization?

Discuss sexism.

Which of the following statements is true of sexual harassment?

_____ is the practice of unfairly blaming others when something goes wrong.

Ethnocentrism is based on facts that give rise to prejudice.

Biases are always negative impressions.

Janice's manager, Mr. Stone, makes it a point to compliment her every day and sometimes comments on her perfect figure. These comments make Janice uncomfortable. Mr. Stone's act could be considered as:

Stereotypes hurt minorities, women, men, and members of other groups.

Institutional prejudice occurs when:

Define self-fulfilling prophecy.

What are the measures taken by the U.S. government toward eliminating discrimination in the workplace?

The worst reaction to incidents of sexual harassment is:

The _____ was established to monitor the amended Civil Rights Act of 1972 and related laws.

Define sexual harassment.

_____ is the negative attitude toward older people.

Scapegoating is the practice of blaming yourself unfairly when things go wrong.

Discrimination is acting or intending to act, or being inclined to act, on a prejudicial attitude.