Question 1

At times, non-dominant group members adhere to stereotypes about their own groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Prescriptive stereotyping refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  statements such as women are caring and it is appropriate that they become nurses. 
B)  statements such as women are nurturing and it is appropriate that they become elementary school teachers. 
C)  perceptions about how people should behave based on their group memberships. 
D)  ideas about how people do or will behave, based on their group memberships. 
A)  statements such as women are caring and it is appropriate that they become nurses. 
B)  statements such as women are nurturing and it is appropriate that they become elementary school teachers. 
C)  perceptions about how people should behave based on their group memberships. 
D)  ideas about how people do or will behave, based on their group memberships.

Question 3

Efforts to change attitudes of those who are prejudiced but think they are unbiased are the same as efforts to change attitudes of those who acknowledge and express overt prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Benevolent sexism is positive and not detrimental to women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Because they are often so unrealistic, media portrayals do not contribute to stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Strategies to reduce propensities to engage in in-group, out-group categorizations include

Accepted Answer

A)  helping group members work to achieve common goals. 
B)  increasing competition among group members. 
C)  encouraging group members to view themselves as two separate groups. 
D)  encouraging group members to continue automatic stereotyping. 
A)  helping group members work to achieve common goals. 
B)  increasing competition among group members. 
C)  encouraging group members to view themselves as two separate groups. 
D)  encouraging group members to continue automatic stereotyping.

Question 7

Stereotypes

Accepted Answer

A)  can be "positive" or "negative". 
B)  can prevent individuals from being hired. 
C)  are part of the categorization process that help individuals order their environment. 
D)  are overgeneralizations of characteristics to large human groups. 
E)  All of the above. 
A)  can be "positive" or "negative". 
B)  can prevent individuals from being hired. 
C)  are part of the categorization process that help individuals order their environment. 
D)  are overgeneralizations of characteristics to large human groups. 
E)  All of the above.

At times, non-dominant group members adhere to stereotypes about their own groups.

Prescriptive stereotyping refers to

Efforts to change attitudes of those who are prejudiced but think they are unbiased are the same as efforts to change attitudes of those who acknowledge and express overt prejudice.

Benevolent sexism is positive and not detrimental to women.

Because they are often so unrealistic, media portrayals do not contribute to stereotyping.

Strategies to reduce propensities to engage in in-group, out-group categorizations include

Stereotypes

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

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Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whites/European Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

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Exam 2: Theories and Thinking About Diversity

At times, non-dominant group members adhere to stereotypes about their own groups.

Prescriptive stereotyping refers to

Efforts to change attitudes of those who are prejudiced but think they are unbiased are the same as efforts to change attitudes of those who acknowledge and express overt prejudice.

Benevolent sexism is positive and not detrimental to women.

Because they are often so unrealistic, media portrayals do not contribute to stereotyping.

Strategies to reduce propensities to engage in in-group, out-group categorizations include

Stereotypes

Introduction to the Study of Diversity in Organizations

Legislation

Blacks/African Americans

Latinos/Hispanics

Asians and Asian Americans

Whites/European Americans

American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Multiracial Group Members

Sex and Gender

Work and Family

Sexual Orientation

Religion

Age

Physical and Mental Ability

Weight and Appearance

International Diversity and Facing the Future

Filters