Question 1

A state police force has set a height requirement of 5 feet 10 inches for all officers.This requirement is irrelevant to job effectiveness but generally excludes Hispanics,Asians,and women from the force.Such a requirement most clearly reflects
A)racism and sexism.
B)scapegoating and in-group bias.
C)stereotyping and prejudice.
D)Gause's law and realistic conflict theory.

Accepted Answer

The height requirement is irrelevant to job effectiveness and excludes certain groups based on their race and gender, which reflects both racism and sexism.

Question 2

According to research on modern prejudice,we can have differing conscious and automatic attitudes towards the same target.This dynamic defines the
A)discrimination principle.
B)dual attitude system.
C)foot-in-the-door phenomenon.
D)door-in-the-face phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

The dual attitude system refers to the idea that we can have both conscious and automatic attitudes towards the same target, which can often be incongruent. This can lead to discrepancies in people's behaviors and reactions towards the target. The other answer choices (discrimination principle, foot-in-the-door phenomenon, door-in-the-face phenomenon) are unrelated concepts.

Question 3

According to the text,a problem with stereotypes arises when they are
A)over generalized.
B)generalized.
C)less generalized.
D)vague.

Accepted Answer

The text mentions that a problem with stereotypes arises when they are over generalized, meaning they are applied too broadly to a group and do not accurately reflect the individual members within that group.

Question 4

Racism and sexism are institutional practices that discriminate ___________________.
A)even when there is no prejudicial intent
B)only when there is prejudicial intent
C)with an intent to harm.
D)with no intent to harm.

Accepted Answer

Racism and sexism are institutionalized practices, meaning they are deeply ingrained in systems and institutions, even if individuals within those systems do not intend to discriminate. Therefore, they can result in discrimination even without prejudicial intent.

Question 5

Which of the following clearly meets the definition of a stereotype?
A)Mary believes she is underpaid as an administrative secretary.
B)Gretchen believes that the British are cool and unexcitable.
C)Kershon believes sport utility vehicles are safe.
D)Nandi believes that men and women can be space scientists.

Accepted Answer

Gretchen's belief that all British people are cool and unexcitable is a clear example of a stereotype as she is making a broad generalization about a whole group of people based on a perceived cultural trait. The other options do not necessarily meet the definition of a stereotype.

Question 6

According to the text,even though Canadians seem genuinely motivated to develop a truly multicultural society,it may be that
A)overt expression of prejudice has become acceptable.
B)prejudice is no longer a serious social problem.
C)subtle forms of prejudice are still widespread.
D)new forms of prejudice have been created.

Accepted Answer

The text suggests that Canadians are genuinely motivated to develop a truly multicultural society, but subtle forms of prejudice are still widespread. This is seen in the examples provided in the text, such as the frustration felt by visible minorities due to being asked where they are really from or being pigeonholed into stereotypical roles. Therefore, while overt expression of prejudice may not be as acceptable, subtle forms of prejudice still persist in Canadian society.

Question 7

Stereotypes are to _______________ as discrimination is to _________________.
A)categories; feeling
B)attitudes; actions
C)emotions; practice
D)beliefs; behaviour

Accepted Answer

The answer of Stereotypes are to _______________ as discrimination is...

Question 8

Prejudice biases us against an individual based solely on
A)the person's appearance and behaviour.
B)our past experience with similar persons.
C)the person's identification with a particular group.
D)our present emotional state.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is a negative attitude towards an individual or group that is not based on specific facts but rather on stereotypes or preconceived notions. Identification with a particular group, such as race, ethnicity, religion or gender, is one of the main factors that can trigger prejudiced attitudes or behaviour. Appearance, behaviour, past experience or emotional state may contribute to the formation of prejudice, but they are not the defining factor.

Question 9

Sarah,who is British,believes that German people are hard-working.Gunther,who is German,dislikes Sarah because she is British.Sarah is displaying _______________,while Gunther is displaying _______________.
A)a prejudiced attitude; a faulty overgeneralization
B)a positive attitude; a negative attitude
C)a stereotypical belief; a prejudiced attitude
D)prejudice; prejudice

Accepted Answer

Sarah is displaying a stereotypical belief by assuming that all German people are hard-working. Gunther, on the other hand, is displaying a prejudiced attitude towards Sarah solely based on her nationality.

Question 10

Prejudice is defined as
A)an inaccurate idea about a group based on insufficient information.
B)a negative attitude toward a group and its individual members.
C)an intentional or unintentional policy of discriminating against out-groups.
D)a cognitive categorization based on overgeneralizations.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is a negative attitude or feeling towards a group or its individual members, based on preconceived notions or stereotypes, rather than on personal experience or individual characteristics. Prejudice can lead to discrimination, which is the unfair treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group.

Question 11

Some straightforward questions such as "Is it true that blacks have gotten more economically than they deserve?" can be used most likely to measure _______________ attitudes.
A)prejudicial
B)stereotypical
C)discriminatory
D)racist

Accepted Answer

This question is phrased in a way that assumes black people have not earned or deserve their economic success, which reflects a prejudiced attitude. The other answer choices may also reflect prejudiced attitudes, but there is no evidence in the question to support them.

Question 12

The belief that Italians are passionate is an example of _______________; the refusal to hire Hispanics is an example of _______________.
A)a stereotype; discrimination
B)a stereotype; prejudice
C)racism; prejudice
D)discrimination; racism

Accepted Answer

The belief that Italians are passionate is an example of a stereotype, which is an overgeneralized belief about a particular group of people. The refusal to hire Hispanics is an example of discrimination, which is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.

Question 13

Jimmy often expresses his dislike of native people,believing them to be shiftless and untrustworthy.As long as he can get away with it,he never hires them to work for his company.Jimmy is
A)displaying stereotype threat.
B)probably a victim of realistic group conflict theory.
C)best characterized as prejudiced.
D)best characterized as racist.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jimmy often expresses his dislike of native...

Question 14

According to Lee Jussim and colleagues,stereotypes may be
A)only positive.
B)only ambivalent.
C)usually inaccurate.
D)positive or negative.

Accepted Answer

Stereotypes can be positive or negative, but they are not always accurate. While some people may hold positive stereotypes about certain groups, negative stereotypes tend to be more prevalent and impactful. Regardless of their valence, stereotypes often rely on oversimplified or inaccurate generalizations about a group of people.

Question 15

A belief about the personal attributes about a group of people is
A)prejudice.
B)a stereotype.
C)discrimination.
D)racism.

Accepted Answer

A stereotype is a belief about the personal attributes of a group of people, often based on an oversimplified or exaggerated image. Prejudice refers to a preconceived opinion or attitude, often negative, towards a group or individual. Discrimination is the unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on certain characteristics, such as race or gender. Racism refers to the belief that one race is superior to others and the resulting discrimination and prejudice towards members of that race. Stereotyping is a form of prejudice and can lead to discrimination, but it is not inherently racist or discriminatory.

Question 16

Racism refers to
A)institutional practices that subordinate people of all races.
B)individuals' prejudicial attitudes toward people of all races.
C)individuals' discriminatory behaviour toward people of a given race.
D)individuals' discriminatory behaviour with prejudicial intent toward people of a given race.

Accepted Answer

Racism involves discriminatory behavior directed at individuals based on their race, often accompanied by prejudicial attitudes.

Question 17

According to the text,nontraditional women are
A)seen as selfish.
B)seen as non-committal.
C)are respected but not liked
D)seen as arrogant and egotistic.

Accepted Answer

Nontraditional women are respected for their achievements and abilities but may not be liked on a personal level, indicating a respect without personal affinity.

Question 18

James is a high-powered CEO and is known at his company to be biased against the advancement of women as executives.However,when he is directly asked,he denies such biases.The best way to evaluate James' prejudice is to
A)give him a paper-and-pencil questionnaire that asks him his feelings towards women.
B)assess his behaviour,especially when other motives seem available to hide behind.
C)ask him overt questions about women in high-powered positions.
D)show him images of women in business suits and ask him to rate them as good or bad.

Accepted Answer

The best way to evaluate James' prejudice is to observe his behavior and actions, particularly in situations where he may have other possible motives to hide behind. This will provide more accurate and reliable information about his biases rather than relying solely on self-report measures (such as a paper-and-pencil questionnaire) or hypothetical situations (such as showing images and asking for ratings).

Question 19

Prejudice is to _______________ as discrimination is to _______________.
A)belief; feeling
B)generalization; practice
C)attitude; behaviour
D)stereotype; practice

Accepted Answer

Prejudice refers to an attitude or belief towards a particular group, while discrimination refers to a behavior, action or practice that involves treating someone unfairly based on their membership of a particular group. Therefore, the best choice is C - attitude and behavior.

Question 20

John's belief that women are emotional is an example of _______________.His refusal to rent an apartment to a woman is an example of _______________.
A)a stereotype; racism
B)discrimination; prejudice
C)a stereotype; discrimination
D)racism; prejudice

Accepted Answer

John's belief that women are emotional is an example of a stereotype, which is a generalization about a group of people based on limited or inaccurate information. His refusal to rent an apartment to a woman is an example of discrimination, which is the unequal or unfair treatment of individuals based on their membership in a particular group (in this case, women).

Quiz 11: Sources of Prejudice

A state police force has set a height requirement of 5 feet 10 inches for all officers.This requirement is irrelevant to job effectiveness but generally excludes Hispanics,Asians,and women from the force.Such a requirement most clearly reflects

According to research on modern prejudice,we can have differing conscious and automatic attitudes towards the same target.This dynamic defines the

According to the text,a problem with stereotypes arises when they are

Racism and sexism are institutional practices that discriminate ___________________.

Which of the following clearly meets the definition of a stereotype?

According to the text,even though Canadians seem genuinely motivated to develop a truly multicultural society,it may be that

Stereotypes are to _ as discrimination is to ___.

Prejudice biases us against an individual based solely on

Sarah,who is British,believes that German people are hard-working.Gunther,who is German,dislikes Sarah because she is British.Sarah is displaying _,while Gunther is displaying _.

Prejudice is defined as

Some straightforward questions such as "Is it true that blacks have gotten more economically than they deserve?" can be used most likely to measure _______________ attitudes.

The belief that Italians are passionate is an example of _; the refusal to hire Hispanics is an example of _.

Jimmy often expresses his dislike of native people,believing them to be shiftless and untrustworthy.As long as he can get away with it,he never hires them to work for his company.Jimmy is

According to Lee Jussim and colleagues,stereotypes may be

A belief about the personal attributes about a group of people is

Racism refers to

According to the text,nontraditional women are

James is a high-powered CEO and is known at his company to be biased against the advancement of women as executives.However,when he is directly asked,he denies such biases.The best way to evaluate James' prejudice is to

Prejudice is to _ as discrimination is to _.

John's belief that women are emotional is an example of _.His refusal to rent an apartment to a woman is an example of _.