Question 1

All of the following are examples of victim blaming rationalizations except which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   If women don't want to be targets of crime, they need to take self-defense classes.
B)   The poor should get jobs if they don't want to live in poverty.
C)   He was just at the wrong place at the wrong time.
D)   It is the natural order of things that a woman should stay at home and take care of the kids. D

Question 2

Explain the three theories of discrimination and give examples of each.

Accepted Answer

.Interest theory: When people are trying to protect their own power and privilege, they discriminate against other groups to protect their self-interests. When a neighborhood does not want a group home to be built for fear of increase crime or decreasing property values, they are looking out for their interest without investigating the real effect of group homes on a neighborhood.
.Internal colonialism theory: This theory is based on keeping the dominant group - usually white males, in power. An example of occurs when people of color are denied entrance into college sororities and fraternities based on their ethnic backgrounds.
.Institutionalized discrimination theory: This occurs when institutional policies and practices that have different and negative effects on subordinate groups. Those are not usually official policies, but are understood rules that reinforce discrimination. An example of this occurs when men in a company go out for drinks after work and continue to discuss business and corporate politics while the business women leave to pick up children and take care of the home in the evenings. Women miss out on a lot of business dealings when they do not participate in the after-hours activities.

Question 3

Which of the following sentences does not contain an example of the black/white syndrome in the English language?

Accepted Answer

A)   I was blacklisted from joining the club.
B)   You are my white knight in shining armor!
C)   He was only convicted of a white-collar crime.
D)   I am planning to wear a little black dress to the party. D

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of how prejudices are rationalized?

Accepted Answer

A)   Denial
B)   Victim-blaming
C)   Avoidance
D)   Fact seeking

Question 5

Two boys were severely beaten at a high school football game. When the attackers were questioned by the police, they rationalized their attacks by saying, "Those two were fags and they deserved it." What type of prejudice rationalization is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Victim blaming
B)   Denial rationalization
C)   Avoidance rationalization
D)   Scapegoating rationalization

Question 6

Although studies have shown that prejudice has been reduced in recent years, there has not been a reduction in discrimination. Which of the following theories is not a given reason for continuing discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Prejudicial theory
B)   Internal colonialism theory
C)   Interest theory
D)   Institutionalized discrimination theory

Question 7

Two of the four major causes of prejudice involve (a) finding a scapegoat for one's problems and (b) having little knowledge of or experience with groups other than one's own. Explain how these two factors may cause prejudice.

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Question 8

Refusing to recognize that there are problems in society as a result of prejudice and discrimination is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   Victim-blaming rationalization
B)   Denial rationalization
C)   Avoidance rationalization
D)   Scapegoat rationalization

Question 9

Prejudice is perpetuated through three types of rationalizations: denial, victim blaming, and avoidance. Explain what each rationalization is and give an example of each that occurs on a college campus.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

Which of the following is not an example of racial profiling?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stopping a car full of black teenagers while they are driving in an upper middle class neighborhood
B)   A Middle Eastern looking man being pulled out of the line and being searched at the airport
C)   Everyone having to present a driver's license or voter's registration card before voting.
D)   Requiring people of presumed Hispanic descent to present their proof of citizenship when asked.

Question 11

The president of the PTA is always complaining about the amount of work she has to do but when you ask her why she doesn't delegate some of the work to others she replies, "I can't do that. The principal relies on me. And if I let one of those other mothers take over, next thing you know, they will be running the school and I won't have any say so in how things are run around here." What type of attitude is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Zero-sum
B)   Elitist
C)   Denial rationalization
D)   Institutionalized discrimination

Question 12

What can be said about the relationship between rational thinking and prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)   The great rational minds of the world have had no prejudices.
B)   It is possible to be rational and prejudiced at the same time.
C)   Holding prejudices keeps rational thinkers for being able to achieve greatness.
D)   It is not possible to be rational and prejudiced at the same time.

Question 13

How does competition in the classroom encourage prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)   The uncertainty of who the other group is builds up stereotyping.
B)   Competition builds an "us versus them" mentality.
C)   Losers in the classroom activity will lose their self-esteem.
D)   Students who are frustrated become aggressive with others.

Question 14

Think about the television you watch and the commercials you have seen. What prejudices and stereotypes are reinforced? Why do the media continue to reinforce these prejudices and stereotypes?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following has not been a factor in leading nations around the world to confront historic prejudices?

Accepted Answer

A)   Economic globalization
B)   Immigration
C)   Laws limiting immigration
D)   Population migration

Question 16

How does the interest theory explain discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)   People discriminate in order to protect their own power and privilege.
B)   Dominant groups exploit subordinate groups to control resources.
C)   Institutional policies and practices have negative effects on subordinate groups.
D)   Racial profiling keeps immigrants from being able to advance in their careers.

Question 17

Which is the best definition for victim-blaming rationalizations for prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is the flaws and deficiencies of minorities that cause their problems, so society does not need to change.
B)   Prejudice and discrimination do not cause problems in society.
C)   The best people ascend to a place of superiority in society and represent a natural aristocracy.
D)   One person gains at the expense of others and sharing power means a reduction of power.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is an example of the misuse of the term prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)   "I am prejudiced against the Fighting Bears' football term. Their fans are always so nasty."
B)   "Of course I am prejudiced. Teenagers are so lazy."
C)   "I don't want to sound prejudiced but if we let that group home open in the neighborhood we will not be safe anymore."
D)   "I am prejudiced for my football team. I always support them."

Question 19

The homeowner's association in Snowhill meets every third Tuesday at 10:00 am over brunch to discuss matters of the neighborhood. This group is mostly run by nonworking mothers who are available at this time of day. They decide that the neighborhood will once again participate in the annual Christmas parade, not taking into account the religious practices of newer members of the community. When some people complain, they are called unneighborly and accused of not supporting the children. What discrimination theory explains the perpetuation of prejudice towards those who chose not to participate in the parade?

Accepted Answer

A)   Internal colonialism theory
B)   Institutionalized discrimination theory
C)   Interest theory
D)   Zero-sum theory

Question 20

Which of the following is not a way to reduce prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Providing accurate information
B)   Establishing equitable workplace policies and practices
C)   Encouraging competition
D)   Challenging negative attitudes

Exam 2: Understanding Prejudice and Its Causes