34 Questions
In the rigged Monopoly game, what advantage did the rich player have over the poor player?
More money, double salary, and double dice roll
What did the researchers do to determine the impact of privilege on players' behavior in Monopoly?
They observed pairs of strangers in a lab setting playing a rigged Monopoly game.
What did the rich player express surprise about during the game?
The poor player having more 500s
How did the rigged Monopoly game alter the dynamics between the rich and poor players?
It created intense competition due to resource imbalance.
What technological challenge did the researchers face while observing players in the lab?
Poor video quality of hidden cameras
How long did the researchers observe pairs of strangers playing the rigged Monopoly game?
15 minutes
What did the participants in the study involving giving money to a stranger do?
Shared a portion of the 10 dollars given to them
How much more money did individuals making under $15,000 give compared to those making $150,000 to $200,000 a year?
44 percent more
In the rigged game where die rolls over a certain score were impossible, who was more likely to cheat to earn credits toward a cash prize?
Richer individuals
What candy did participants take more of when they felt rich?
Candy reserved for children
In California, what is the law regarding pedestrians waiting to cross at a crosswalk?
Drivers must stop for pedestrians waiting to cross
What did the study find about drivers of more expensive cars?
They were more likely to break the law
What unethical behavior at work were wealthier individuals more likely to endorse according to the studies?
Taking bribes
What is mentioned as a common struggle in day-to-day lives according to the speaker?
'Competing motivations'
According to the passage, what percentage of the total wealth in the country does the top 20% of the population own?
Close to 90%
What does the author suggest is likely to happen if the current trend of economic inequality continues?
The patterns of inequality will only get worse.
According to the passage, which of the following outcomes is NOT exacerbated by increased economic inequality?
Education
What does the author suggest can help restore levels of egalitarianism and empathy among wealthier individuals?
Small psychological interventions and nudges
In the study mentioned, what did the researchers find after participants watched a brief video about childhood poverty?
Wealthy individuals were more willing to volunteer their time to help a stranger.
What did Bill Gates suggest in his Harvard commencement speech regarding inequality?
That inequality is the most daunting challenge facing society.
What is the Giving Pledge mentioned in the passage?
An initiative by wealthy individuals to donate a portion of their wealth to charity.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about the effects of economic inequality?
Even people at the top experience negative outcomes of inequality.
What does the author suggest about the differences in egalitarianism and empathy between the wealthy and the poor?
The differences are malleable and can be influenced by interventions.
According to the passage, what did Bill Gates suggest humanity's greatest advances are not in?
Scientific discoveries
What behavior did the rich players exhibit during the Monopoly game?
They exhibited signs of dominance, power, and celebration, while being less sensitive to the poor players.
What did the study observe regarding the consumption of pretzels?
The rich players ate more pretzels, showcasing their entitlement and lack of restraint.
How did the rich players explain their success in the rigged Monopoly game?
They talked about their actions and decisions that led to their success, ignoring the rigged nature of the game.
What is the relationship between wealth and feelings of compassion and empathy?
As wealth increases, feelings of compassion and empathy decrease.
What ideology did the wealthier individuals tend to moralize, according to the surveys mentioned in the text?
The pursuit of self-interest and greed being good.
What did the studies examine in relation to helping behavior or pro-social behavior?
The likelihood of offering help based on an individual's wealth or poverty.
What did the rich players do during the Monopoly game that demonstrated a lack of restraint?
They consumed more pretzels than the poor players.
How does the author describe the Monopoly game as a metaphor for understanding society?
It serves as a metaphor for society's hierarchical structure, with some having more wealth and status than others.
What did the rich players do that could be interpreted as displays of power and dominance?
They moved around the board louder and smacked the board with their game pieces.
What does the author suggest might be done in response to the implications of the ideology of self-interest?
The author does not mention any potential solutions or interventions.
Explore the concept of privilege through a Monopoly game simulation where one player has distinct advantages. Reflect on how privilege impacts gameplay and consider its implications in society.
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