Practice Questions \'Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination\' PDF

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Practice Questions – Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination 1) A woman is concerned that if she does poorly on a math exam, she will confirm the stereotype that women are not good at math. What is likely to happen and why? A) She will do poorly on the exam because of stereotype threat. B) She will do well on the exam because of stereotype threat. C) She will do poorly on the exam because of the self-fulfilling prophecy. D) She will do well on the exam because of the self-fulfilling prophecy. 2) An employer who dislikes members of a specific group is an example of _______; the employer's refusing to hire members of that group is an example of _______. A) discrimination, prejudice B) prejudice, discrimination C) social comparison, stereotyping D) stereotyping, social comparison 3) What does social psychological research have to say about decreasing within-group prejudice? A) Exposure to members of the out-group results in decreased prejudice. B) Competitive activities between members of groups results in decreased prejudice. C) When groups work together to achieve a common goals, prejudice is decreased. D) Prejudice is deep-rooted and cannot be influenced by psychological intervention. 4) Of the following, the situational condition that is not important when efforts are made to reduce prejudice through intergroup contact is _______________. A) equal social status B) stereotype threat C) friendship potential D) social norms favouring equality 5) A mutually shared goal that can be achieved only through intergroup cooperation is called a _______________ goal. A) harmony B) subordinate C) superordinate D) trans-group

ANSWERS: 1 = A; 2= B; 3 = C; 4 = B; 5 = C...