Exam 1: Introduction to the Psychology of Diversity

Able-bodied people underestimate the prevalence of disabled people in their communities.This illustrates that:

Using concepts covered in Chapter 1 and your own insights,explain why psychological researchers have invested so much more effort in studying gender and race-related diversity than in study religious,socioeconomic,or gay/lesbian-related diversity.

Others' perceptions of us are shaped more by: e.g. ,racial or ethnic group) e.g. ,an undisclosed illness)

What is one key difference between a visible e.g. ,gender)and an invisible e.g. ,homosexual or bisexual)aspect of diversity for that person's well-being and behavior.

Which diversity ideology ignores group boundaries and social identities?

Diversity can be valued,and diversity policies pursued,on ideological grounds.Compare and contrast the 3 ideological perspectives on diversity covered in Chapter 1.

In the next 20 years,healthcare costs will be driven most by changes in which aspect of diversity?

Give an example of how your attitudes or beliefs about particular social groups shapes the diversity you experience in your social environment.

Others' perceptions of us are shaped more by our personality traits than the social groups or categories we are members of.

Same-sex sexual behavior is more common than homosexual identity.

Body size is an important dimension of diversity because

Discuss what principles a psychological approach to diversity should include.