10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a key takeaway from the text?
Contact alone is enough for prejudice reduction
What is extended contact?
When contact with an outgroup is viewed via someone else making contact
What is imagined contact?
When contact is imagined but does not actually occur
What is re-categorization?
When categories disappear and everyone is treated as an individual
What is the Contact Theory?
The theory that the more contact one has with an outgroup, the less prejudice one expresses
What is the definition of prosocial behavior?
Behavior intended to help someone else
What is the main difference between altruism and egoism?
Altruism involves prosocial behavior without any prospect of personal rewards for the helper, while egoism involves behavior motivated by the desire to obtain personal rewards
What is the role of attention and distraction in perceiving the need for help?
Attention facilitates perceiving the need for help, while distraction hinders it
What is the definition of cooperation?
Two or more people working together toward a common goal
What did the study by Latane & Darley in 1968 about a smoke-filled room reveal?
People will not respond to smoke filling the room if confederates don't respond
Test your knowledge on the benefits of intergroup contact and its various forms, including extended contact and imagined contact. Discover the importance of shared goals and positive interdependence in fostering empathy and reducing anxiety.
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