Question 1

Prejudice can be reduced when members listen and members are heard.

Accepted Answer

Prejudice can be reduced when members of the majority group listen and members of the minority group are heard, fostering understanding and empathy.

Question 2

Prejudice can be reduced through which of the following?

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Perspective taking involves trying to understand and empathize with someone else's point of view, which can help reduce prejudice and increase empathy towards minority groups. The other options may not be effective in reducing prejudice; unstructured interactions may not create enough opportunity for perspective-taking or understanding, having minority group members in charge may not necessarily change attitudes towards the group, and highlighting group differences may actually reinforce stereotypes and prejudice.

Question 3

Subtle forms of prejudice that coexist with the rejection of racist beliefs are known as

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Modern racism refers to the subtle forms of prejudice that coexist with the rejection of racist beliefs. This form of prejudice is more difficult to detect and often takes the form of racial biases or negative attitudes toward certain racial or ethnic groups. Stereotypes, actor/observer bias, and the fundamental attribution error are related concepts, but do not specifically refer to subtle forms of prejudice.

Question 4

People generally look for admirable personality characteristics in their and physical attractiveness in their .

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Question 5

involves people actively contemplating the psychological experiences of other people, whereas involves people sharing their experiences of being targets of discrimination.

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Perspective taking involves actively contemplating the psychological experiences of other people, while perspective giving involves people sharing their experiences of being targets of discrimination. Modern racism is not related to either perspective taking or perspective giving.

Question 6

Which of the following individuals is exhibiting modern racism?

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Modern racism is often subtle and may not manifest in overtly racist beliefs or actions. It can include discomfort or unease in situations that challenge an individual's unacknowledged biases, such as Bill's support for equal rights paired with his discomfort at the idea of dating a black woman. This reflects a form of racism that is not explicit but is evident in personal biases and social interactions.

Question 7

Relationships tend to form between individuals that regularly come into contact with each other.This demonstrates the role of in relationship formation.

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Proximity refers to physical or geographical closeness, which facilitates opportunities for individuals to interact and establish relationships. A person is more likely to form a relationship with someone they regularly come into contact with, whether it be in the workplace, school, or neighborhood. Therefore, proximity plays a significant role in relationship formation. Factors such as work experience, amount of money, and physical attractiveness may also impact relationships, but they are not as important as proximity.

Question 8

The implicit association test is particularly adept at assessing modern racism because it

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The implicit association test (IAT) measures implicit attitudes, which are subconscious biases that individuals may have. Modern racism often manifests in these subtle, implicit biases rather than explicit attitudes, making the IAT a useful tool for assessing it. The test does not require participants to self-report past or potential future discrimination.

Question 9

As Devine and colleagues have shown, stereotypes

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Question 10

Modern racism is most likely to be demonstrated by

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Modern racism is often characterized by subtle, indirect, and often unintentional prejudice or discrimination. Indifference towards the concerns of minority group members, such as ignoring their experiences or dismissing their concerns, is a common manifestation of modern racism.

Question 11

Sharrita just started a new job.She is smart, attractive, funny, and reliable, yet her coworkers do NOT like her.Research on the pratfall effect suggests that her relationships might improve if she

Accepted Answer

The pratfall effect suggests that making a minor mistake or showing vulnerability (like tripping) can make competent individuals seem more relatable and likable, potentially improving Sharrita's relationships with her coworkers.

Question 12

Christi is starting college this fall.She is filling out a questionnaire that will be used to match roommates.To maximize the likelihood that she and her roommate will become friends, Christi ought to

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To maximize the likelihood of getting along with a roommate and potentially making friends, it's important for Christi to be specific and honest about her interests and personality. This will help to find a roommate with similar interests and increase the chances of compatibility. Focusing on political viewpoints or pointing out dislikes may limit the potential matches and hinder the chances of forming a strong friendship. Describing one's looks accurately is not relevant for finding a compatible roommate.

Question 13

Alyssa and Orlando have been together for three years.The first year was filled with an overwhelming urge to spend all their time together, and every meeting was intense and arousing.Their relationship now is less intense, but involves deep caring and intimacy.According to Hatfield and Berscheid, Alyssa and Orlando have moved from love to love.

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Hatfield and Berscheid proposed two types of love: passionate and companionate. Passionate love is characterized by intense emotions, strong attraction, and desire for physical closeness. Companionate love, on the other hand, is more stable and based on deep caring, trust, and commitment. Alyssa and Orlando's relationship has moved from the initial passionate love to a more stable and mature companionate love, making choice B the correct answer.

Question 14

Based on what you learned from this chapter, how might you minimize prejudice and discrimination in your community?

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Computerized training can be an effective method to help individuals recognize and override stereotypes, thereby reducing prejudice and discrimination.

Question 15

How do the fundamental attribution error and the actor/observer discrepancy differ?

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The fundamental attribution error refers specifically to the tendency to explain others' behavior as stemming primarily from their internal dispositions and traits, rather than external circumstances. The actor/observer discrepancy, on the other hand, refers to the phenomenon that individuals tend to make dispositional attributions about other people's behavior, but situational attributions about their own behavior.

Question 16

love develops slowly over time in a relationship and is based on friendship, trust, and respect.

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The statement describes the development of love based on friendship, trust, and respect, which are the key elements of companionate love. Passionate love is typically characterized by intense emotions and physical attraction in the early stages of a relationship, while romantic love may involve idealization and infatuation. Friendship alone may not necessarily lead to romantic love, but can provide a strong foundation for the development of companionate love over time.

Question 17

Melissa knows that miscommunications are more likely when she uses text messages and emails, as compared to speaking to someone face-to-face.To ensure that her messages are clearly understood, she should do which of the following?

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Using emoticons can help convey nonverbal cues that may be missing in text messages and emails, reducing the likelihood of miscommunication. Sending only short messages (A) may not provide enough information and could potentially lead to confusion. Restricting messages to people she knows well (C) may not necessarily prevent miscommunication as misunderstandings can happen even with people we know well. Texting and emailing those who make distress-maintaining attributions (D) is not a proactive solution to preventing miscommunications.

Question 18

Sam is passionately in love with Hailey.He cannot stop thinking about her and spends all his free time with her.His work is suffering, and his friends complain that he is obsessed with her.Sam and his friends might understand this situation better if they knew that passionate love

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Passionate love activates the dopamine reward system in the brain, similar to the effect of addictive drugs. This activation is responsible for the intense focus, pleasure, and desire that characterize passionate love, explaining why Sam is so obsessed with Hailey.

Question 19

Lokelani is a stunningly beautiful 25-year-old.The research on physical attractiveness suggests that she will

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The research on physical attractiveness suggests that people tend to overestimate the intelligence, happiness, and other positive qualities of attractive individuals. This is known as the "halo effect."

Question 20

Passionate love is characterized by

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Passionate love is characterized by intense longing and sexual desire. It is a type of love that is focused on the emotions and physical attraction between two people. While commitment, friendship, understanding, and respect are important components of a healthy relationship, they are not the defining characteristics of passionate love.

Quiz 12: Social Psychology