33 Questions
System justification theory suggests people believe in the legitimacy of social, economic, and political ______ they depend on. (systems)
What does system justification theory suggest about people's beliefs in social, economic, and political systems?
People tend to believe in the legitimacy of these systems.
What does system justification theory suggest?
People believe in the legitimacy of social, economic, and political systems they depend on.
Why do people maintain and bolster the established societal order?
Because of the palliative function of system justification.
What does system justification theory explain about people's behavior towards established societal order?
People tend to maintain and bolster the established societal order.
The palliative function of system justification increases positive affect and decreases ______ affect. (negative)
What is the palliative function of system justification?
It increases positive affect and decreases negative affect.
Who can engage in system justification for its palliative effects?
Both advantaged and disadvantaged groups
Both advantaged and disadvantaged groups can engage in system justification for its ______ effects. (palliative)
Which groups can engage in system justification for its palliative effects?
Both advantaged and disadvantaged groups
Why are disadvantaged groups more likely to engage in system justification for its palliative effects?
Because they are more vulnerable to negative affect.
Disadvantaged groups are more likely to engage in system justification for its ______ effects. (palliative)
What is an 'Islamophobia spike'?
An increase in the use of Islamophobic language in news media after a terrorist attack.
Which groups are more likely to engage in system justification for its palliative effects?
Disadvantaged groups
After a terrorist attack, there is an increase in the use of ______ language in news media, known as an ‘Islamophobia spike.’ (Islamophobic)
Zero-sum bias is the belief that all resources come in limited supply and that one creature can only benefit if another ______. (loses)
What is an "Islamophobia spike"?
An increase in the use of Islamophobic language in news media
What is zero-sum bias?
The belief that all resources come in limited supply and that one creature can only benefit if another loses.
Zero-sum bias is strongly associated with social dominance ______ (SDO). (orientation)
What is social dominance orientation (SDO)?
The belief that some individuals are superior to others.
What is zero-sum bias?
The belief that all resources come in limited supply and that one creature can only benefit if another loses.
People high in SDO are more likely to engage in zero-sum thinking and oppose policies promoting greater ______. (equality)
Who is more likely to engage in zero-sum thinking and oppose policies promoting greater equality?
People high in SDO
What is social dominance orientation (SDO)?
The belief that some individuals are inherently superior to others and should dominate them.
What is the relationship between SDO and policies promoting greater equality?
People high in SDO tend to oppose policies promoting greater equality.
Scientific justification for attitudes among incel and red pill groups include evolutionary psychology and biological ______. (essentialism)
What is "scientific justification"?
The use of scientific language and concepts to legitimize pre-existing beliefs and attitudes, often unsupported by actual scientific evidence
What do red pill and incel groups hold beliefs in?
Gender essentialism
Red pill and incel groups hold beliefs in gender essentialism, motivations of women, typologies of men, and ______ sexism. (hostile)
What is "scientific justification"?
The use of pseudo-scientific language to support pre-existing beliefs and attitudes.
Red pill posters engage in self-improvement to improve their chances of attracting women, while incel posters accept ______ and endorse violence. (hopelessness)
What are some beliefs held by red pill and incel groups?
Beliefs in gender essentialism and hostile sexism.
Incel ideology can promote misogyny, violence against women, and ______ masculinity. (toxic)
Study Notes
- System justification theory suggests people believe in the legitimacy of social, economic, and political systems they depend on.
- This theory explains why people maintain and bolster the established societal order.
- The palliative function of system justification increases positive affect and decreases negative affect.
- Both advantaged and disadvantaged groups can engage in system justification for its palliative effects.
- Disadvantaged groups are more likely to engage in system justification for its palliative effects.
- After a terrorist attack, there is an increase in the use of Islamophobic language in news media, known as an ‘Islamophobia spike.’
- Zero-sum bias is the belief that all resources come in limited supply and that one creature can only benefit if another loses.
- Zero-sum bias is strongly associated with social dominance orientation (SDO).
- People high in SDO are more likely to engage in zero-sum thinking and oppose policies promoting greater equality.
- Scientific justification for attitudes among incel and red pill groups include evolutionary psychology and biological essentialism.
- "Scientific justification" is the use of scientific language and concepts to legitimize pre-existing beliefs and attitudes, often unsupported by actual scientific evidence.
- Red pill and incel groups hold beliefs in gender essentialism, motivations of women, typologies of men, and hostile sexism.
- These beliefs align with traditional masculine gender roles and beliefs, including hostile sexism, adversarial sexual beliefs, and rape myth acceptance.
- Red pill posters engage in self-improvement to improve their chances of attracting women, while incel posters accept hopelessness and endorse violence.
- Incel ideology can promote misogyny, violence against women, and toxic masculinity.
- It can normalize violence against women, reinforce gender stereotypes, contribute to mental health issues, and undermine social cohesion.
- It is important to address and challenge these beliefs to promote a more inclusive and equitable society.
Test your knowledge on social psychology theories and controversial beliefs in this thought-provoking quiz. From system justification theory to the zero-sum bias, this quiz covers a range of topics that shed light on why people hold certain attitudes and beliefs. The quiz also explores the scientific justification for the beliefs held by incel and red pill groups, and the potential harm they can cause. Take this quiz to expand your understanding of social psychology and learn about some of the most contentious issues in society today.
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