Question 1

When the cause of our frustration is intimidating or unknown,we often redirect our hostility.This phenomenon is known as:

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A)  chauvinism.
B)  displaced aggression.
C)  cognitive dissonance.
D)  desegregation.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

According to Kaplan et al.(1993) ,people find it especially easy and efficient to rely on stereotypes when ________.

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A)  they are emotionally stable
B)  they are pressed for time
C)  they are relaxed and feel energetic
D)  they are attentive and thoughtfulE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

According to Lyons et al.(2010) ,since the Iraq war,Americans with a strong national identity expressed the most disdain for:

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A)  Arab immigrants.
B)  Turks.
C)  Orthodox Christians.
D)  Jews.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In Harber's (1998) study,poorly written essays received high ratings if participants were led to believe they were written by:

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A)  White students.
B)  male students.
C)  female students.
D)  Black students.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Elena's boss fires her because he is downsizing his company.When she gets home in the evening,she criticizes her friend's choice of restaurant for dinner.What term best describes Elena's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  chauvinism
B)  just-world action
C)  displaced aggression
D)  authoritarian regressionE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  our self-realization.
B)  our social identity.
C)  an impact group.
D)  a social stigma.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Mr.Wong,a high school teacher,tells his class that he thinks boys tend to be less anxious and,thus,give better speeches than girls.Consequently,the girls in his class become apprehensive when preparing and giving speeches in his class.The girls are reacting to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a stereotype threat.
B)  the just-world phenomenon.
C)  the scapegoating effect.
D)  an illusion of transparency.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

On examining photographs of people in magazines and newspapers,Archer and his associates (1983) discovered that about two-thirds of the average male photo,but less than half of the average female photo,________.

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A)  was devoted to the face
B)  emphasized the body
C)  included the situational context
D)  displayed a standing postureE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

A belief about the personal attributes of a group of people is called a(n) :

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A)  effect.
B)  behavioral tendency.
C)  illusion.
D)  stereotype.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Although Marcia says she is not prejudiced against Blacks,she votes against interviewing a job applicant with an African name.She is most likely exhibiting:

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A)  overt discrimination.
B)  homophobia.
C)  modern racism.
D)  jingoism.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following actions constitutes subtle prejudice?

Accepted Answer

A)  exaggerating ethnic differences
B)  admiring immigrant minorities more than others
C)  behaving negatively with minority persons
D)  rejecting minorities primarily for racial reasonsE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Assuming that sick people are responsible for their illnesses is an example of the ________ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A)  retribution
B)  just-world
C)  self-justification
D)  stereotype invulnerabilityE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following illustrates the concept of stereotyping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Greta considers reading a useful pastime.
B)  Russell believes that all men love adventure.
C)  Oscar enrolls himself in a mediocre college as his friend has done so.
D)  Laila recalls her childhood as being better than it really was.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

In making its historic 1954 decision declaring segregated schools unconstitutional,the Supreme Court found it noteworthy that when the Clarks gave African American children a choice between Black dolls and White dolls,most:

Accepted Answer

A)  chose the Black dolls.
B)  chose the White dolls.
C)  refused to choose between them.
D)  used the dolls in aggressive symbolic play.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

In the context of the relationship between religion and racial prejudice,if one defines religiousness as church membership,then the more religious people have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  laid down the religious roots of modern civil rights
B)  refused to agree even superficially with traditional religious beliefs
C)  been more racially prejudiced than others
D)  been active in advocating anti-apartheid movementsE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 16

In the context of the realistic group conflict theory in evolutionary biology,Gause's law states that maximum competition will exist between species with:

Accepted Answer

A)  identical needs.
B)  abundant resources.
C)  multiple leaders.
D)  differing values.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 17

In the context of prejudice,which of the following exemplifies discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pierre tends to ignore problems rather than find solutions to them.
B)  Beatriz refuses to share her hostel room with a girl belonging to a minority population.
C)  Piyush prefers to have juice rather than coffee on a summer day.
D)  Michelle sees to it that her brother receives special care as he suffers from a genetic anomaly.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Historical examples abound.Where slavery was practiced,prejudice ran strong.This fact is consistent with the principle that ________ breeds prejudice.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

We tend to ________ the competence of those high in status and ________ those who agreeably accept a lower status.

Accepted Answer

A)  like;respect
B)  devalue;admire
C)  respect;like
D)  admire;ignoreE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

According to Jäckle and Wenzelburger (2015) ,anti-gay attitudes worldwide are strongest among those who are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  young and affluent
B)  female
C)  male
D)  highly educatedE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Prejudice: Disliking Others

In the context of prejudice,which of the following exemplifies discrimination?

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Although Marcia says she is not prejudiced against Blacks,she votes against interviewing a job applicant with an African name.She is most likely exhibiting:

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In the context of the relationship between religion and racial prejudice,if one defines religiousness as church membership,then the more religious people have ________.

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Mr.Wong,a high school teacher,tells his class that he thinks boys tend to be less anxious and,thus,give better speeches than girls.Consequently,the girls in his class become apprehensive when preparing and giving speeches in his class.The girls are reacting to:

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According to Lyons et al.(2010) ,since the Iraq war,Americans with a strong national identity expressed the most disdain for:

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According to Jäckle and Wenzelburger (2015) ,anti-gay attitudes worldwide are strongest among those who are ________.

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Assuming that sick people are responsible for their illnesses is an example of the ________ phenomenon.

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According to Kaplan et al.(1993) ,people find it especially easy and efficient to rely on stereotypes when ________.

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Elena's boss fires her because he is downsizing his company.When she gets home in the evening,she criticizes her friend's choice of restaurant for dinner.What term best describes Elena's behavior?

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Which of the following illustrates the concept of stereotyping?

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Which of the following actions constitutes subtle prejudice?

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In Harber's (1998) study,poorly written essays received high ratings if participants were led to believe they were written by:

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On examining photographs of people in magazines and newspapers,Archer and his associates (1983) discovered that about two-thirds of the average male photo,but less than half of the average female photo,________.

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We tend to ________ the competence of those high in status and ________ those who agreeably accept a lower status.

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Historical examples abound.Where slavery was practiced,prejudice ran strong.This fact is consistent with the principle that ________ breeds prejudice.

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A belief about the personal attributes of a group of people is called a(n) :

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In the context of the realistic group conflict theory in evolutionary biology,Gause's law states that maximum competition will exist between species with:

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When the cause of our frustration is intimidating or unknown,we often redirect our hostility.This phenomenon is known as:

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In making its historic 1954 decision declaring segregated schools unconstitutional,the Supreme Court found it noteworthy that when the Clarks gave African American children a choice between Black dolls and White dolls,most:

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

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