Question 1

Summarize the effects of stereotyping. How can our thought and behavior be affected by pre-existing stereotypes?

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Stereotyping can have a range of negativ...

Question 2

What are illusory correlations and how might they apply in a work setting?

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Illusory correlations are false percepti...

Question 3

Mix It Up at Lunch Day

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A)   uses norm-breaking and intergroup contact.
B)   led to anti-discrimination legislation.
C)   has been shown to be ineffective in reducing prejudice.
D)   is a standard part of Diversity Training.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

What is "Mix it up at Lunch Day?" Identify the social science concepts that underly this activity?

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"Mix It Up at Lunch Day" is an event des...

Question 5

What are three types of individual-level explanations for prejudice and discrimination? Why is it helpful to distinguish among these three types of explanations? Give an example of each?

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Three types of individual-level explanat...

Question 6

Societal-level explanations for prejudice include all of these except

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A)   Realistic Group Conflict.
B)   Exploitation.
C)   learning and norms.
D)   history of intergroup relations in a particular culture.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

There are multiple cognitive accounts at the individual-level that result in prejudice and discrimination. One of these focuses on the idea that when groups receive unequal treatment, there must be a rational explanation for this. What kind of account is this?

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A)   norms
B)   simple inference
C)   stereotyping
D)   symptom theoryE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Molly's mother had a bad week at her job. Her boss has screamed at her all week and made her feel that she's an inadequate worker. When she gets home, she often yells at Molly about anything that might bother her. Molly's mother is showing what behavior?

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A)   projection
B)   Authoritarianism
C)   exploitation
D)   scapegoatingE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

What is the Common Ingroup Identity Model and what are its implications for doing diversity work in organizations?

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The Common Ingroup Identity Model (CIIM)...

Question 10

Which of these best describes the relationship among attitudinal factors?

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A)   stereotypes → prejudice → discrimination
B)   stereotypes → discrimination
C)   discrimination → stereotypes
D)   all of theseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

Explain the concept of stereotype threat and describe two ways in which it can be reduced?

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Stereotype threat is the fear of confirm...

Question 12

Which of the following is a good way to reduce the impact of stereotypes?

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A)   talk about the content of stereotypes
B)   practice perspective-taking
C)   avoid counterstereotypical people
D)   personal stereotype suppressionE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What type of information is usually left out when using a stereotype?

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A)   positive information
B)   individuating information
C)   category-based information
D)   congruent informationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

What is "authoritarianism" and how is it measured in contemporary research?

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Authoritarianism refers to a form of gov...

Question 15

Explain the jigsaw classroom concept. Is it effective? How could it be used in a work organization?

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The jigsaw classroom concept is a teachi...

Question 16

The text lists several ways to try to prevent harmful effects of reliance on stereotypes of others. Explain any three of these?

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1. Educate yourself: One way to prevent ...

Question 17

Explain the concept of "social dominance orientation?

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Social dominance orientation (SDO) is a ...

Question 18

How is Valuing Diversity different from stereotyping?

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A)   Stereotypes are negative but Valuing Diversity is positive.
B)   Stereotyping overlooks important differences between culturally distinctive groups but Valuing Diversity often emphasizes them.
C)   Valuing Diversity attempts to educate about research-based differences among groups, but stereotyping is often based on inaccurate or incomplete portrayals.
D)   all of these.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Why does the text recommend not urging people simply to "try not to stereotype others"? What is recommended instead?

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The text recommends not urging people si...

Question 20

There are two general definitions for "attitude." The tripartite definition has what three components?

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A)   heuristics, behaviors, feelings
B)   cognition, affect, conation
C)   societal, group, and individual
D)   micro, meso, macroE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: The Big Three: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

What are three types of individual-level explanations for prejudice and discrimination? Why is it helpful to distinguish among these three types of explanations? Give an example of each?

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Societal-level explanations for prejudice include all of these except

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There are multiple cognitive accounts at the individual-level that result in prejudice and discrimination. One of these focuses on the idea that when groups receive unequal treatment, there must be a rational explanation for this. What kind of account is this?

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What is "Mix it up at Lunch Day?" Identify the social science concepts that underly this activity?

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There are two general definitions for "attitude." The tripartite definition has what three components?

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Summarize the effects of stereotyping. How can our thought and behavior be affected by pre-existing stereotypes?

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Mix It Up at Lunch Day

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How is Valuing Diversity different from stereotyping?

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What are illusory correlations and how might they apply in a work setting?

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Explain the concept of "social dominance orientation?

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Which of these best describes the relationship among attitudinal factors?

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Why does the text recommend not urging people simply to "try not to stereotype others"? What is recommended instead?

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The text lists several ways to try to prevent harmful effects of reliance on stereotypes of others. Explain any three of these?

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Molly's mother had a bad week at her job. Her boss has screamed at her all week and made her feel that she's an inadequate worker. When she gets home, she often yells at Molly about anything that might bother her. Molly's mother is showing what behavior?

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What type of information is usually left out when using a stereotype?

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Explain the concept of stereotype threat and describe two ways in which it can be reduced?

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Which of the following is a good way to reduce the impact of stereotypes?

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What is "authoritarianism" and how is it measured in contemporary research?

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What is the Common Ingroup Identity Model and what are its implications for doing diversity work in organizations?

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Explain the jigsaw classroom concept. Is it effective? How could it be used in a work organization?

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