Question 1

Compare and contrast implicit prejudice and explicit prejudice. Which do you think is "real" (if either), and why?

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Question 2

Describe the strategies available to overcome stereotypes and reduce prejudice.

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Question 3

Describe the so-called "scapegoat theory" of prejudice. What evidence is there for this theory? How else might this evidence be interpreted?

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Question 4

Discuss Muzafer Sherif's "Robber's Cave" research. What were the different phases of the research, what was found at each stage, and what were the overall conclusions regarding (a) the origins of prejudice and (b) prejudice reduction?

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Question 5

To what degree are stereotypes accurate?

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Question 6

Explain what stereotype threat is, and how it affects performance.

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Quiz 13: Prejudice and Intergroup Relations