Question 1

Yuli avoids interactions with older people because they remind him of illness and death. This avoidance serves a(n)-------------------function for Yuli.
A) cognitive
B) ego-defensive
C) social adjustment
D) psychodynamic

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Yuli's avoidance of older people serves an ego-defensive function because it helps him avoid feelings of anxiety and fear about illness and death. By avoiding older people, Yuli is protecting his ego from these negative emotions.

Question 2

"I am not prejudiced; I treat everyone the same." This statement reflects which "D of Difference?"
A) Distancing
B) Denial
C) Defensiveness
D) Discovery

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This statement reflects the "Denial" D of Difference because it implies that the speaker believes they do not have any prejudices or biases, which is often a form of denying the existence of such biases.

Question 3

Which "D of Difference" refers to people's desire to guard against the possibility that they will be seen as biased or unfair?
A) Distancing
B) Denial
C) Defensiveness
D) Devaluing

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Defensiveness refers to covering up a fear of being perceived as biased or unfair by becoming overly defensive or reactive.

Question 4

Sally's friend Jamila invited her to eat with her family. Jamila's parent served a dish Sally was not familiar with, but which is considered a delicacy in Jamila's culture. Sally responded by wrinkling her nose and refusing to eat that dish. Which "D of Difference" does Sally's behavior reflect?
A) Devaluing
B) Denial
C) Defensiveness
D) Disgust

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Sally's behavior reflects devaluing because by wrinkling her nose and refusing to eat the dish, she is showing a lack of appreciation or respect for something that is considered valuable or important in Jamila's culture.

Question 5

Keiko is an exchange student from Japan. A student at her Canadian university asks her on a date and comments that he thinks Japanese women are exotic. Which "D of Difference" does his comment reflect?
A) Denial
B) Discovery
C) Distancing
D) Devaluing

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The student's comment reflects devaluing as he is reducing Keiko's identity to a stereotypical characteristic and objectifying her as a result.

Question 6

Jordan, a White male, attends a meeting of the Black Student Association on campus. When talking with the members, he focuses on research findings that he learned in his psychology courses. Which "D of Difference" best describes Jordan's actions?
A) Defensiveness
B) Distancing
C) Devaluing
D) Discovery

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Question 7

Define stereotype endorsement and give an example.

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Question 8

Describe the four steps that are generally assumed to comprise the process of stereo- type activation.

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Question 9

Distinguish between automatic and motivated stereotype activation.

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Question 10

What is prototypicality? How does it affect stereotype activation?

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Question 11

What is intersectional invisibility?

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Question 12

List two advantages of being socially invisible.

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Question 13

Explain why there are social costs to intersectional invisibility.

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Question 14

Explain how context influences whether a positive or a negative aspect of a stereotype becomes activated.

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Question 15

Describe two findings from neuroscience research that demonstrate the automatic activation of stereotypes.

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Question 16

Explain how creative thinking can prevent stereotypes from coming to mind.

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Question 17

How does exposing people to prejudicial beliefs affect their creativity?

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Question 18

Explain how the stereotype activation process differs for individuals who are high and low in prejudice.

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Question 19

What is cognitive busyness? Explain how it affects stereotype activation.

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Question 20

Are categorization, stereotype activation, and stereotype application separate pro- cesses? Explain your reasoning.

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Quiz 4: Stereotype Activation and Application

Yuli avoids interactions with older people because they remind him of illness and death. This avoidance serves a(n) -------------------function for Yuli.

"I am not prejudiced; I treat everyone the same." This statement reflects which "D of Difference?"

Which "D of Difference" refers to people's desire to guard against the possibility that they will be seen as biased or unfair?

Sally's friend Jamila invited her to eat with her family. Jamila's parent served a dish Sally was not familiar with, but which is considered a delicacy in Jamila's culture. Sally responded by wrinkling her nose and refusing to eat that dish. Which "D of Difference" does Sally's behavior reflect?

Keiko is an exchange student from Japan. A student at her Canadian university asks her on a date and comments that he thinks Japanese women are exotic. Which "D of Difference" does his comment reflect?

Jordan, a White male, attends a meeting of the Black Student Association on campus. When talking with the members, he focuses on research findings that he learned in his psychology courses. Which "D of Difference" best describes Jordan's actions?