Exam 74: Psychology in Action: Multiculturalism

Although placing people in categories makes the social world more manageable,it almost always causes people in the category to appear more similar than they are,which is the reason one should beware of _______.

When Carrie meets people from different ethnic groups,she tries to focus on the person and not the label attached to him or her.To combat stereotypes,Carrie is using

Each ethnic group has strengths that members of other groups could benefit from emulating.For instance,all of the following groups emphasize family networks that help buffer them from some of the stresses of daily life EXCEPT for which group?

Anyone that knows Tara would say that she is not a prejudiced person,but rather a person who really tries to be open,accepting,and tolerant of others.However,Tara seemed to have a momentary emotional response upon meeting a new classmate from a particular ethnic culture.Regarding Tara's response to this classmate,which of the following statements would most likely be TRUE?

Although Mia is making a conscious effort to forsake any prejudice regarding other ethnic groups,she still has some lingering unconscious biases and stereotypes that she learned in childhood.This illustrates

The fact that Americans enjoy Mexican,Chinese,and Thai food indicates that

A form of faulty thinking that involves the belief that people generally get what they deserve is known as a(n) __________ belief.

Stereotypes make the social world more manageable because placing people in categories almost always causes them to appear more similar than they really are.

In trying to break the prejudice habit,which of the following statements is TRUE?

Which of the following is NOT a part of showing "openness to the other"?

The fact that some individuals seek to enhance their self-esteem by identifying with a group is at the core of

Which of the following is NOT helpful in reducing prejudice?

People who are not consciously prejudiced may continue to respond emotionally to members of other ethnic groups,which may reflect lingering stereotypes and prejudices learned in childhood.

Because the importance of cultural awareness often lies in subtleties and details,getting acquainted with a person whose cultural background is different from your own is often the best way to learn about that culture and to reduce prejudice and intergroup conflict.

Multiculturalism would best be described as a nation becoming a cultural "melting pot."

Multiculturalism can BEST be defined as

Rivalry among groups,each of which regards itself as superior to others,is referred to as _______.

A good way to reduce social stereotyping is for groups to engage in social competition.

Which of the following is NOT associated with just-world beliefs?

Alma tells a fellow coworker that so many minority group members wouldn't be poor if they weren't so "lazy" and wanted to "live off the government." Alma's prejudiced statement is an example of