Question 1

If the policies of a government institution, such as a school or college, show prejudice against males or females based solely on their gender, this is called systemic
A)genderism.
B)transsexualism.
C)sexism.
D)androgyny.

Accepted Answer

Systemic sexism refers to policies or practices within institutions (like schools or colleges) that discriminate against individuals based on their gender.

Question 2

Although Mia is making a conscious effort to forsake any prejudice regarding other ethnic groups, she still has some lingering unconscious biases and stereotypes that she learned in childhood. This illustrates
A)the occurrence of symbolic prejudice.
B)the occurrence of implicit prejudice.
C)that Mia is still very prejudiced toward others and is not really making any effort not to be prejudiced.
D)that once you learn to be prejudiced you will always be prejudiced and no amount of effort can change it.

Accepted Answer

Implicit prejudice refers to unconscious biases and stereotypes that individuals may hold, even if they consciously reject prejudiced views. Mia's situation, where she is making an effort to overcome prejudice but still has unconscious biases, is an example of implicit prejudice.

Question 3

If the policies of a governmental institution reflect the belief that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality, then this prejudice is called systemic
A)homophobia.
B)heterosexism.
C)sexism.
D)transsexualism.

Accepted Answer

Heterosexism is the correct term for the prejudice that reflects a belief in the superiority of heterosexuality over homosexuality, often manifesting in societal institutions and policies. It is a systemic form of discrimination or bias against homosexual individuals, assuming heterosexuality as the norm or preferred sexual orientation.

Question 4

On a test, if people who claimed not to be prejudiced against males staying home with their kids were slower and less accurate in classifying words into the categories of Male or Family as opposed to Male or Career, this would indicate that they
A)may harbor implicit prejudices.
B)developed group prejudices in childhood.
C)unlearned their initial prejudices.
D)have an evolutionary predisposition to view men as the "breadwinners" of the family.

Accepted Answer

This indicates implicit prejudices because their slower and less accurate responses suggest they have unconscious biases that contradict their claimed beliefs, revealing attitudes they may not be consciously aware of.

Question 5

All of the following are types of institutionalized prejudice EXCEPT for
A)heterosexism.
B)ageism.
C)sexism.
D)animism.

Accepted Answer

Animism is not a form of institutionalized prejudice; it is a religious belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence. In contrast, heterosexism, ageism, and sexism are all forms of institutionalized prejudice, where societal patterns or institutions discriminate against certain groups based on sexual orientation, age, or sex, respectively.

Question 6

Prejudice that is expressed in a disguised fashion is __________ prejudice.
A)latent
B)symbolic
C)old-fashioned
D)non-discriminatory

Accepted Answer

Symbolic prejudice refers to biases that are expressed in an indirect or subtle manner, often through beliefs that seem neutral or non-prejudiced on the surface but actually reflect underlying negative attitudes.

Question 7

Barry is very vocal about his opinion regarding "a woman's place" and her role in society. At every social gathering, he manages to embarrass his wife and children with his ranting on this issue. Barry's blatant negative attitude toward women would be described as __________ prejudice.
A)explicit
B)implicit
C)symbolic
D)superordinate

Accepted Answer

Barry's behavior is an example of explicit prejudice because he openly expresses his negative beliefs and attitudes about women's roles in society.

Question 8

Which of the following is a negative emotional attitude tinged with fear, hatred, or suspicion that is held against members of a particular social group?
A)prejudice
B)stereotype
C)discrimination
D)displaced aggression

Accepted Answer

Prejudice is a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, often involving negative emotions such as fear, hatred, or suspicion towards members of a particular group.

Question 9

Racial prejudice that is reflected in the policies of police departments, schools, or government institutions is referred to as
A)racial ethnocentrism.
B)systemic.
C)stereotyping.
D)fascism.

Accepted Answer

Systemic racism refers to the forms of racism that are embedded as normal practice within society or an organization, including policies and practices that institutionalize racial prejudice.

Question 10

Prejudice that is obvious and easily identifiable would be referred to as __________ prejudice.
A)explicit
B)implicit
C)symbolic
D)superordinate

Accepted Answer

Explicit prejudice refers to biases and discriminatory attitudes that individuals are aware of and express openly. It is easily identifiable because individuals do not attempt to hide their prejudiced beliefs or feelings.

Question 11

Modern racists often find ways to rationalize their prejudice so that it seems to be based on issues other than raw racism. This best illustrates
A)superordinate goals.
B)dogmatism.
C)symbolic prejudice.
D)social stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic prejudice refers to a form of prejudice that is more subtle and indirect than overt racism. It often manifests through rationalizing negative attitudes and beliefs about a group based on perceived cultural or behavioral traits, rather than explicit racial animosity. This aligns with the description of modern racists finding ways to rationalize their prejudice to seem based on issues other than raw racism.

Question 12

Many times when stereotypes and prejudiced beliefs were learned in childhood, a person may still have lingering unconscious biases even when they are trying hard not to be prejudiced. This illustrates the occurrence of
A)the stereotype threat.
B)explicit prejudice.
C)symbolic prejudice.
D)implicit prejudice.

Accepted Answer

Implicit prejudice refers to unconscious biases or attitudes towards certain groups of people that individuals may hold, even if they consciously reject prejudiced beliefs. These biases can influence behavior and judgments without the individual being aware of them, which aligns with the scenario described.

Question 13

A politician who is inwardly biased against other ethnic groups tends to verbally rationalize his support of issues that, in reality, are harmful to these specific groups. This politician is exhibiting what would best be described as
A)group prejudice.
B)superordinate goals.
C)symbolic prejudice.
D)social stereotyping.

Accepted Answer

Symbolic prejudice refers to a form of prejudice that is more subtle and indirect, often manifesting through rationalizations or justifications that seem reasonable on the surface but are actually rooted in biased attitudes. In this scenario, the politician's behavior of verbally supporting issues that harm specific ethnic groups, under the guise of rational or beneficial arguments, aligns with the concept of symbolic prejudice.

Question 14

Regarding techniques for limiting one's anger and learning self-control, which of the following statements is FALSE?
A)To limit their anger, people are taught to think differently about problematic situations in the first place.
B)The key to self-control consists of learning how to repress one's angry thoughts and aggressive tendencies.
C)Limiting anger has helped many people to lessen tendencies toward child abuse, family violence, and other destructive outbursts.
D)Gaining self-control involves learning how to let go of one's anger as well as learning to avoid problematic situations.

Accepted Answer

The key to self-control and managing anger involves learning healthier ways to deal with emotions, not repressing angry thoughts and aggressive tendencies. Repression can actually be harmful and counterproductive.

Question 15

If the policies of a government institution, such as a school or college, show prejudice based on the person's age, whether young or old, this is called systemic
A)ageism.
B)gerontology.
C)geriatrics.
D)elderism.

Accepted Answer

Ageism refers to stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals on the basis of their age, which can be directed towards both young and old people.

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding prejudice is FALSE?
A)Direct forms of prejudice are seen as more socially acceptable than symbolic prejudice.
B)Symbolic prejudice involves expression of prejudice in thinly veiled forms.
C)Symbolic prejudice is shown when modern racists rationalize their prejudice so that it seems to be based on issues other than raw racism.
D)Some people who do not believe that they are being prejudiced may unconsciously discriminate against minorities due to implicit prejudice.

Accepted Answer

Direct forms of prejudice are generally seen as less socially acceptable than symbolic or more veiled forms of prejudice. Symbolic prejudice allows individuals to express prejudiced attitudes under the guise of more acceptable social values, making direct forms of prejudice less socially acceptable in comparison.

Question 17

Implicit prejudice is defined as
A)an expectation that prompts people to act in ways that make the expectation come true.
B)beliefs that people of other groups generally get what they deserve.
C)unconscious prejudiced thoughts and feelings about members of other groups.
D)prejudice that is expressed in disguised fashion toward members of other groups.

Accepted Answer

Implicit prejudice refers to the unconscious biases or prejudiced thoughts and feelings that individuals hold towards members of other groups, which they may not be consciously aware of.

Question 18

Martin, a 32-year-old human relations administrator at a university, believes that all professors over age 50 are incapable of learning the new educational technologies and are content to keep presenting their same "tired, boring" lectures. He often expresses these views to other administrators and does not encourage any of the "older" faculty members to attend professional development meetings related to new teaching approaches nor does he suggest that the university send them to any of the technology conferences. Martin is exhibiting
A)ageism.
B)gerontology
C)geriatrics.
D)elderism

Accepted Answer

Martin is exhibiting ageism, which is discrimination or prejudice against individuals based on their age, particularly against older adults. His assumption that professors over age 50 are incapable of learning new educational technologies and his actions based on this belief are examples of ageist attitudes.

Question 19

Unconscious prejudiced thoughts and feelings about members of other groups are called
A)implicit prejudice.
B)explicit prejudice.
C)symbolic prejudice.
D)stereotyped threat.

Accepted Answer

Implicit prejudice refers to the unconscious biases or attitudes that individuals hold towards other groups, which can influence their thoughts and behaviors without their explicit awareness.

Question 20

On a test, if people who claimed not to be prejudiced against women working outside the home were slower and less accurate in classifying words into the categories of Female or Career as opposed to Female or Family, this would indicate that they
A)may harbor implicit prejudices.
B)developed group prejudices in childhood.
C)unlearned their initial prejudices.
D)have an evolutionary predisposition to view women in a nurturing role.

Accepted Answer

This indicates implicit prejudices because their slower and less accurate responses suggest an unconscious bias that contradicts their explicit claims of not being prejudiced. Implicit prejudices are biases that individuals may not be consciously aware of.

Quiz 17: Prosocial and Antisocial Behavior

If the policies of a government institution, such as a school or college, show prejudice against males or females based solely on their gender, this is called systemic

Although Mia is making a conscious effort to forsake any prejudice regarding other ethnic groups, she still has some lingering unconscious biases and stereotypes that she learned in childhood. This illustrates

If the policies of a governmental institution reflect the belief that heterosexuality is better or more natural than homosexuality, then this prejudice is called systemic

On a test, if people who claimed not to be prejudiced against males staying home with their kids were slower and less accurate in classifying words into the categories of Male or Family as opposed to Male or Career, this would indicate that they

All of the following are types of institutionalized prejudice EXCEPT for

Prejudice that is expressed in a disguised fashion is __________ prejudice.

Barry is very vocal about his opinion regarding "a woman's place" and her role in society. At every social gathering, he manages to embarrass his wife and children with his ranting on this issue. Barry's blatant negative attitude toward women would be described as __________ prejudice.

Which of the following is a negative emotional attitude tinged with fear, hatred, or suspicion that is held against members of a particular social group?

Racial prejudice that is reflected in the policies of police departments, schools, or government institutions is referred to as

Prejudice that is obvious and easily identifiable would be referred to as __________ prejudice.

Modern racists often find ways to rationalize their prejudice so that it seems to be based on issues other than raw racism. This best illustrates

Many times when stereotypes and prejudiced beliefs were learned in childhood, a person may still have lingering unconscious biases even when they are trying hard not to be prejudiced. This illustrates the occurrence of

A politician who is inwardly biased against other ethnic groups tends to verbally rationalize his support of issues that, in reality, are harmful to these specific groups. This politician is exhibiting what would best be described as

Regarding techniques for limiting one's anger and learning self-control, which of the following statements is FALSE?

If the policies of a government institution, such as a school or college, show prejudice based on the person's age, whether young or old, this is called systemic

Which of the following statements regarding prejudice is FALSE?

Implicit prejudice is defined as

Unconscious prejudiced thoughts and feelings about members of other groups are called

On a test, if people who claimed not to be prejudiced against women working outside the home were slower and less accurate in classifying words into the categories of Female or Career as opposed to Female or Family, this would indicate that they