Question 1

Distinguish between intergroup and intragroup discrimination and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

Intergroup discrimination refers to discrimination between different groups of people, such as racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination. This occurs when individuals from one group discriminate against members of another group based on their group membership. An example of intergroup discrimination is when a white person discriminates against a person of color based on their race.

Intragroup discrimination, on the other hand, refers to discrimination within the same group. This occurs when individuals within a particular group discriminate against other members of the same group based on certain characteristics such as gender, age, or socioeconomic status. An example of intragroup discrimination is when a male employee discriminates against a female colleague based on her gender.

Question 2

The cumulative impact of encounters with prejudice, discrimination, ethnocentrism, and other social barriers is referred to as the

Accepted Answer

A)   synergystic effect
B)   pyramiding effect
C)   residual influence
D)   progressive influence B

Question 3

Prejudice is learned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The ability to influence and control others is the definition of

Accepted Answer

A)   prestige
B)   scapegoat
C)   power
D)   xenophobia
E)   stereotype vulnerability

Question 5

An unverified and oversimplified generalization about an entire group of people is called

Accepted Answer

A)   discrimination
B)   a stereotype
C)   ethnocentrism
D)   groupthink
E)   an "ism"

Question 6

When we scapegoat, we unfairly blame others for our own problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In her interviews with the residents of Jasper, Texas, Dina Temple-Raston found that

Accepted Answer

A)   there was very little difference in the way Whites and Blacks view racism
B)   Whites viewed hate crimes as the work of individual racists in Jasper
C)   Whites viewed hate crimes as a reflection of historical racial tensions in Jasper
D)   Whites were totally unwilling to discuss race relations in Jasper

Question 8

When we show ethnocentrism, we use our own cultural standards to determine what is right or normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

______ is derived from two Latin words - prae ("before") and judicum ("a judgment ").

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is derived from two Latin words...

Question 10

Discrimination refers to an opinion that is both irrational and inflexible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Often, Rivka is hesitant to ask questions in her advanced math class. Since it seems as if everyone expects her to perform poorly in math because of her gender, she rarely says anything. By not asking questions, she avoids the risk of being perceived as a low achiever when it comes to math. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   the pyramiding effect
B)   scapegoating
C)   cultural incompetence
D)   stereotype vulnerability
E)   xenophobia

Question 12

Paul is open-minded about the subject of homosexuality. However, his friends at school openly ridicule and tease those students who are openly gay. To be accepted by his friends,Paul usually joins in and treats gays in a similar fashion. In this example, Paul is

Accepted Answer

A)   an unprejudiced discriminator
B)   an unprejudiced nondiscriminator
C)   a prejudiced nondiscriminator
D)   a prejudiced discriminator

Question 13

Which of the following would be an example of discrimination against women?

Accepted Answer

A)   pregnancy
B)   believing that women are best suited to rear children
C)   denying women a job based on their assumed sexual weakness
D)   thinking that women leaders are too emotional

Question 14

Hate crimes reflect the conflict and imbalance of power that has existed among races throughout the history of the U.S. According to this point of view, hate crimes are a reflection of

Accepted Answer

A)   psychological racism
B)   the pyramiding effect of racism
C)   individual racism
D)   institutional racism
E)   selective racism

Question 15

Roberto, a manager of a small firm that sells sports equipment, assumes that people with disabilities are more likely to miss work. Therefore, he avoids hiring individuals who appear disabled. Roberto is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   an unprejudiced discriminator
B)   an unprejudiced nondiscriminator
C)   a prejudiced nondiscriminator
D)   a prejudiced discriminator

Question 16

Explain and give an example of each of the four combinations of prejudice and discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain and give an example of each...

Question 17

Racism, sexism, and classism illustrate the interconnection between prejudice and______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Racism, sexism, and classism illustrate the interconnection...

Question 18

When the economy took a turn for the worse, unemployed workers in a small town outside of Atlanta were both angry and frustrated. Unable to strike out at the real cause of their predicament, they unfairly blamed local immigrants for the fact that they did not have a job.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   the pyramiding effect
B)   stereotype vulnerability
C)   scapegoating
D)   ethnocentrism

Question 19

When we perceive what we want to perceive, this is called

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnocentrism
B)   stereotyping
C)   selective perception
D)   perceptual vulnerability

Question 20

In his discussion of barriers to success, the author "places" the reader on campus at the University of North Carolina. Specifically, you are asked to evaluate a number of statues found on campus that were created to depict the diversity of the university's diverse student population. The author cites this example to illustrate which of the following barriers?

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnocentrism
B)   limited perceptions
C)   classism
D)   homophobia
E)   the nonprejudiced discriminator

Exam 3: Personal and Social Barriers to Success

Distinguish between intergroup and intragroup discrimination and give an example of each.

The cumulative impact of encounters with prejudice, discrimination, ethnocentrism, and other social barriers is referred to as the

Prejudice is learned.

The ability to influence and control others is the definition of

An unverified and oversimplified generalization about an entire group of people is called

When we scapegoat, we unfairly blame others for our own problems.

In her interviews with the residents of Jasper, Texas, Dina Temple-Raston found that

When we show ethnocentrism, we use our own cultural standards to determine what is right or normal.

______ is derived from two Latin words - prae ("before") and judicum ("a judgment ").

Discrimination refers to an opinion that is both irrational and inflexible.

Paul is open-minded about the subject of homosexuality. However, his friends at school openly ridicule and tease those students who are openly gay. To be accepted by his friends,Paul usually joins in and treats gays in a similar fashion. In this example, Paul is

Which of the following would be an example of discrimination against women?

Hate crimes reflect the conflict and imbalance of power that has existed among races throughout the history of the U.S. According to this point of view, hate crimes are a reflection of

Roberto, a manager of a small firm that sells sports equipment, assumes that people with disabilities are more likely to miss work. Therefore, he avoids hiring individuals who appear disabled. Roberto is an example of

Explain and give an example of each of the four combinations of prejudice and discrimination.

Racism, sexism, and classism illustrate the interconnection between prejudice and______.

When the economy took a turn for the worse, unemployed workers in a small town outside of Atlanta were both angry and frustrated. Unable to strike out at the real cause of their predicament, they unfairly blamed local immigrants for the fact that they did not have a job.This is an example of

When we perceive what we want to perceive, this is called