Self Test for Prejudice
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1. Conformity is to ______________ sources of prejudice as authoritarianism is to
_____________ sources of prejudice.
emotional; cognitive
social; emotional
cognitive; social
social cognitive
2. Which of the following is a social source of prejudice?
scapegoating
unequal status
authoritarianism
just-world phenomenon
3. Stereotype threat refers to
the tendency for stereotypes to change over time.
the tendency for stereotyping to lead to prejudice & discrimination.
the greater likelihood that minority groups will be negatively stereotyped.
a disruptive, self-confirming apprehension that ones behavior will verify a negative stereotype.
4. Stereotype threat research has confirmed that ________ stereotypes can ________ performance.
negative; inhibit
positive; facilitate
both the above are true.
neither of the above is true
5. According to social identity theory, people readily
categorizes themselves & others.
ignore the attributes of other groups.
disassociate themselves from certain groups.
all of the above are basic tenets of social identity.
6. The we aspect of our self-concept is
ethnicity.
ingroup bias.
social identity.
social competence.
7. Ingroup bias will result when the individuals within the group
share a birthday.
have the same last digit on their drivers license.
share at least one demographic characteristic.
All of the above, to share characteristic(s) is the key.
8. Once established, prejudice is maintained largely by
inertia.
pressure.
conscious effort.
social engineering.
9. Realistic group conflict theory (RGCT) suggests that prejudice arises
whenever people try to live together.
when a new group moves into an area.
when groups compete for scarce resources.
between groups who fail to communicate clearly with each other.
10. Individuals with authoritarian tendencies have
a punitive attitude.
an intolerance for weakness.
a submissive respect for ingroup authority.
all of the above authoritarian tendencies.
11. Ethnocentrism refers to the fact that
some cultures are actually better than others.
technologically simpler societies usually feel that their cultures are inferior.
people usually believe that their way of life is superior, & they are somewhat
condescending or even hostile toward other cultures,
all of the above describe Ethnocentrism.
12. Ethnocentric people are apt to
stereotype.
engage cultural diversity.
use intercultural communication.
rely on verbal communication.
13. The just-world phenomenon often leads people to
dislike & distrust those who are wealthy.
believe that victims of misfortune deserve it.
respond with kindness to those who mistreat them.
express higher levels of prejudice after suffering frustration.
14. The belief in a just world is a\an ___________, which helps people __________.
basic attribution error; excuse their failures
fundamental attribution error; explain away their failures
defensive attribution; view life as safe, orderly, & predictable
expression of unrealistic optimism; protect their self-esteem
15. According to social identity theory, in-group bias is
a product of information processing.
motivated by the desire to enhance self-esteem.
more likely in people who are "cognitive misers".
a result of the need to perceive the world accurately.
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Social Psychology
Robert C. Gates