Question 1

Read the vignette and answer the questions that follow.
John was telling his friend Simone that he really doesn't consider himself prejudiced. If a man works hard, he says, he deserves more. John's family came to America from eastern Europe without a penny in their pockets and worked hard to become members of the middle class. He goes on to explain that he believes that there are hard-working Hispanics, too, but some of them just haven't been taught the meaning of hard work. His people, he tells Simone, work hard and deserve what they get!
-What kind of bias is the speaker in this story showing?

Accepted Answer

A)   pro-social bias
B)   out-group bias
C)   prejudicial bias
D)   low-resource bias B

Question 2

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ Groups with whom we identify.

Accepted Answer

M

Question 3

Of the following social theorists, who is most associated with the study of racial prejudice in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)   George Herbert Mead
B)   W. E. B. Du Bois
C)   Talcott Parsons
D)   William Thomas B

Question 4

Review the different dimensions of attitudes. How does the complexity of attitudes help to explain the relatively weak relationship between a person's attitudes and his or her behavior?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Review the different dimensions of attitudes. How...

Question 5

Willer's research showing presidential approval ratings increasing after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in clearly showed __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   in-group bias tendencies
B)   out-group bias tendencies
C)   prejudicial biases
D)   ideological alliances

Question 6

The slow response to Hurricane Katrina victims was cited as an example of __________ in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

A)   government inefficiency
B)   conscious racism
C)   unconscious racism
D)   racial equality

Question 7

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ Ways that people may be biased against a racial group without even being aware of it.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 8

Your evaluation of a new political candidate may best be described as a(n) _________, whereas your overall political ideology may better be described as a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   ideology; value
B)   value; attitude
C)   attitude; value
D)   value; opinion

Question 9

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ The study of what people do on a day-to-day basis.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 10

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ When we do not care either way about something.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 11

Research generally shows that American attitudes on most major social issues have been __________ over the last 30 years.

Accepted Answer

A)   pretty stable
B)   changing dramatically
C)   based on stable values
D)   changing not at all

Question 12

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ How close we feel to other people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 13

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ An attitude of dislike or active hostility toward a particular group in society.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 14

LaPiere's study of prejudice clearly showed what?

Accepted Answer

A)   that most people do not have much prejudice
B)   that most people act on their prejudices
C)   that most people do not act on their prejudices
D)   that most people support equal access to public spaces

Question 15

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ The cognitive or "thinking" aspect of an attitude.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 16

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ Groups with which we do not identify.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 17

In a recent poll, Darnell told the interviewer that he does not care either way about the election. His response reflects what concept?

Accepted Answer

A)   an ideology
B)   a value
C)   an attitude
D)   a non-attitude

Question 18

Overall, which way do American political attitudes lean?

Accepted Answer

A)   very conservative
B)   moderately conservative
C)   moderately liberal
D)   very liberal

Question 19

Match the term to its definition by filling in the letter before the term in the appropriate blank.
 $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | } 
\hline \text { A. Attitude } & \text { G. Social distance } & \text { M. In-proups } \
\hline \text { B. Non-attitude } & \text { H. Values and beliefs } & \text { N. Out-proups } \
\hline \text { C. Opirion } & \text { I. Altruism } & \text { O. Subtle sexism } \
\hline \text { D. Tirne use research } & \text { J. Institutional racisn } & \text { P. Unconscious racism } \
\hline \text { E. Prosocial behavior } & \text { K. Status corstruction theory } & \
\text { F. Prejudice } & \text { L. Theory of eroup position } & \
&
\end{array}$$
-____ A positive or negative evaluation of an object, a person or group, or an idea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the term to its definition by...

Question 20

Recent research, using the Bogardus social distance scale, indicates which group to be the most "distant" among American students?

Accepted Answer

A)   African Americans
B)   Latinos
C)   Asians
D)   Arabs

Exam 9: Social Attitudes

Of the following social theorists, who is most associated with the study of racial prejudice in the United States?

Review the different dimensions of attitudes. How does the complexity of attitudes help to explain the relatively weak relationship between a person's attitudes and his or her behavior?

Willer's research showing presidential approval ratings increasing after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in clearly showed __________.

The slow response to Hurricane Katrina victims was cited as an example of __________ in your textbook.

Your evaluation of a new political candidate may best be described as a(n) _, whereas your overall political ideology may better be described as a(n) __.

Research generally shows that American attitudes on most major social issues have been __________ over the last 30 years.

LaPiere's study of prejudice clearly showed what?

In a recent poll, Darnell told the interviewer that he does not care either way about the election. His response reflects what concept?

Overall, which way do American political attitudes lean?

Recent research, using the Bogardus social distance scale, indicates which group to be the most "distant" among American students?