Question 1

Myers indicates that, until recently, prejudice was greatest in regions where slavery was practiced. This fact is consistent with the principle that_____ breeds prejudice.

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A)   frustration
B)   unequal status
C)   conformity
D)   linguicismE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

Explain how a belief in the just-world phenomenon might affect social services for people in poverty.

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Question 3

In the context of distinctiveness, Crocker and McGraw (1984)  found that a Black in an otherwise White group, a man in an otherwise female group, or a woman in an otherwise male group seem

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A)   less prominent than the others in the group.
B)   less influential.
C)   insignificant to the group.
D)   more prominent and influential.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Identify the true statement about gay-lesbian prejudice.

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A)   The prejudice regarding gays and lesbian across all the cultures is the same and consistent.
B)   In Western Countries, support for gay marriages has soared over the past two decades.
C)   In the U.S., communities where anti-gay prejudice is commonplace are communities with the lowest rates of gay-lesbian suicide.
D)   Over time the prejudice against gays and lesbian gets worse.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

The "we" aspect of our self-concept is what social psychologists call

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A)   our self-realization.
B)   our social identity.
C)   an impact group.
D)   a social stigma.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of subtle prejudice?

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A)   exaggerating ethnic differences
B)   feeling less admiration and affection for immigrant minorities
C)   believing one race to be better at certain tasks than others
D)   rejecting minorities for supposedly nonracial reasonsE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

In the context of religion and racial prejudice, a consistent finding is that no matter how religious commitment is assessed,

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A)   the less devout are less prejudiced.
B)   commitment bears no relation to prejudice.
C)   the very devout are less prejudiced.
D)   the very devout are the most prejudiced.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 8

Mr. Watson's belief that Blacks are lazy is an example of _____. His refusal to rent an apartment to a Black family is an example of _____.

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A)   a prejudice; stigma
B)   discrimination; prejudice
C)   a stereotype; discrimination
D)   racism; prejudiceE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

A motivation to have one's group be high in status and on the top over other social groups is what social psychologists call

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A)   egalitarianism.
B)   social comparison.
C)   groupthink.
D)   social dominance orientation.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

In which situation are people LEAST likely to rely on stereotypes?

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A)   when they are emotionally stable
B)   when they are short on time
C)   when they are tired
D)   when they are preoccupiedE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following characterizes an ethnocentric individual?

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A)   high altruism
B)   low conformity
C)   an affiliative personality
D)   an intolerance for weaknessE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Betty and Tina, both third-graders in the same classroom, are assigned by their teacher to different groups that will compete in a spelling bee. Betty and Tina each believe that their own group is composed of the better spellers. The girls' beliefs best illustrate

Accepted Answer

A)   the just-world phenomenon.
B)   an ingroup bias.
C)   the fundamental attribution error.
D)   an outgroup bias.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

_____ refers to accommodating individuals who deviate from one's stereotype by forming a new stereotype about this subset of the group.

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A)   Subtyping
B)   Subgrouping
C)   Benevolent discrimination
D)   Immune neglectE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Madison's parents comment that the nice new family on the block, who are Black, represent "professional, middle-class Blacks." Madison's parents are engaging in

Accepted Answer

A)   subgrouping.
B)   hostile discrimination.
C)   chauvinism.
D)   immune neglect.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

Kevin has just met Fred, a White American teenage boy. Kevin assumes that Fred would not be a good basketball player because "White men
Can't jump." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   misapprehension.
B)   stereotyping.
C)   discrimination.
D)   chauvinism.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Persons high in _____ tend to view people in terms of status hierarchies-with themselves being at the top.

Accepted Answer

A)   altruism
B)   racism
C)   social dominance orientation
D)   nominative determinismE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Beth believes that all sorority members are unintelligent and self-centered. After meeting Kim who has a 4.0 GPA and spends 20 hours each week volunteering to help the disabled children Beth says "well, she's the exception to the rule." This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   the illusion of transparency.
B)   scapegoating.
C)   subtyping.
D)   the just-world phenomenon.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following statements is NOT true about motivational sources of prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)   Motivations not only lead people to be prejudiced but also lead people to avoid prejudice.
B)   Researchers who study stereotyping contend that prejudicial reactions are not inevitable.
C)   Automatic prejudices subside when people's motivation to avoid prejudice is external rather than internal.
D)   The motivation to avoid prejudice can lead people to modify their thoughts and actions.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 19

A belief in the superiority of one's own cultural group, and having a corresponding disdain for all other groups is called

Accepted Answer

A)   misogyny.
B)   egalitarianism.
C)   ethnocentrism.
D)   groupthink.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Averaging data from 27 countries, John Williams and his colleagues (19990)  found that people everywhere perceive women as more _____ and men as more _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   agreeable; outgoing
B)   outgoing; agreeable
C)   intelligent; emotional
D)   emotional; intelligentE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Thinking and Language

The "we" aspect of our self-concept is what social psychologists call

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about motivational sources of prejudice?

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_____ refers to accommodating individuals who deviate from one's stereotype by forming a new stereotype about this subset of the group.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of subtle prejudice?

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Kevin has just met Fred, a White American teenage boy. Kevin assumes that Fred would not be a good basketball player because "White men Can't jump." This is an example of

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Beth believes that all sorority members are unintelligent and self-centered. After meeting Kim who has a 4.0 GPA and spends 20 hours each week volunteering to help the disabled children Beth says "well, she's the exception to the rule." This is an example of

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Persons high in _____ tend to view people in terms of status hierarchies-with themselves being at the top.

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Explain how a belief in the just-world phenomenon might affect social services for people in poverty.

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In the context of religion and racial prejudice, a consistent finding is that no matter how religious commitment is assessed,

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Madison's parents comment that the nice new family on the block, who are Black, represent "professional, middle-class Blacks." Madison's parents are engaging in

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Mr. Watson's belief that Blacks are lazy is an example of _____. His refusal to rent an apartment to a Black family is an example of _____.

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Identify the true statement about gay-lesbian prejudice.

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A motivation to have one's group be high in status and on the top over other social groups is what social psychologists call

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In which situation are people LEAST likely to rely on stereotypes?

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In the context of distinctiveness, Crocker and McGraw (1984) found that a Black in an otherwise White group, a man in an otherwise female group, or a woman in an otherwise male group seem

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Which of the following characterizes an ethnocentric individual?

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A belief in the superiority of one's own cultural group, and having a corresponding disdain for all other groups is called

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Betty and Tina, both third-graders in the same classroom, are assigned by their teacher to different groups that will compete in a spelling bee. Betty and Tina each believe that their own group is composed of the better spellers. The girls' beliefs best illustrate

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Myers indicates that, until recently, prejudice was greatest in regions where slavery was practiced. This fact is consistent with the principle that_____ breeds prejudice.

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Averaging data from 27 countries, John Williams and his colleagues (19990) found that people everywhere perceive women as more _____ and men as more _____.

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