Perceptions of Inequality and Discrimination Quiz
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How do high-status groups tend to perceive discrimination?

  • They tend to perceive less discrimination than low-status groups (correct)
  • They tend to perceive discrimination as justified
  • They tend to perceive discrimination as irrelevant
  • They tend to perceive more discrimination than low-status groups

    • According to prospect theory, how do whites may view increased racial equality?

  • As potential losses, emphasizing negative reactions (correct)
  • As a gain, resulting in positive perceptions
  • As a non-issue, not affecting their perspective
  • As irrelevant to their lives

    • How do racist websites often frame race relations?

  • As an opportunity for growth and understanding
  • As a win-win situation for all groups
  • As a non-issue, not affecting anyone
  • As 'white people losing ground,' similar to historical examples (correct)

    • What does research suggest about framing social change as a loss for whites?

    <p>It contributes to the racial divide in perceptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do black respondents perceive progress towards equality?

    <p>They perceive less progress towards equality than white respondents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'glass cliff phenomenon' refer to?

    <p>The tendency to appoint women to leadership roles during crises or periods of poor organizational performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'women are wonderful' effect referred to in the text?

    <p>The perception that women are warm but less competent, while men are perceived as competent but less communal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main impact of tokenism, as discussed in the text?

    <p>It deters collective protest and maintains beliefs in meritocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What component of stereotypes involves beliefs and expectations about the members of social groups?

    <p>Cognitive component</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'think manager—think male' bias related to?

    <p>The glass ceiling effect in corporate settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The need for affiliation is as crucial to psychological well-being as which of the following?

    <p>Eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do individuals seek based on their affiliation needs?

    <p>Optimal balance between social contact and solitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when individuals have unmet affiliation needs, according to the text?

    <p>Feeling left out and unpleasant experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do some individuals claim about emotional attachments, despite research findings?

    <p>They have no need for emotional attachments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the evolutionary perspective suggest about cooperation with others?

    <p>It enhanced survival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does proximity influence interpersonal contact?

    <p>Proximity increases the likelihood of interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Repeated Exposure Effect?

    <p>The more favorable evaluation of a stimulus with increased exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do positive affect and negative affect influence evaluations of others?

    <p>Positive affect leads to positive evaluations, while negative affect leads to negative evaluations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What drives affiliation in response to stress?

    <p>The need for social comparison, cognitive clarity, and emotional comfort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do external events influence the need for affiliation?

    <p>External events temporarily increase the need for affiliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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