Perceptions of Inequality and Discrimination Quiz

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?

It contributes to the racial divide in perceptions (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do black respondents perceive progress towards equality?

They perceive less progress towards equality than white respondents (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'glass cliff phenomenon' refer to?

The tendency to appoint women to leadership roles during crises or periods of poor organizational performance (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The perception that women are warm but less competent, while men are perceived as competent but less communal (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It deters collective protest and maintains beliefs in meritocracy (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Cognitive component (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

The glass ceiling effect in corporate settings (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Eating (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do individuals seek based on their affiliation needs?

Optimal balance between social contact and solitude (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Feeling left out and unpleasant experiences (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

They have no need for emotional attachments (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the evolutionary perspective suggest about cooperation with others?

It enhanced survival (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does proximity influence interpersonal contact?

Proximity increases the likelihood of interaction (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Repeated Exposure Effect?

The more favorable evaluation of a stimulus with increased exposure (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Positive affect leads to positive evaluations, while negative affect leads to negative evaluations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What drives affiliation in response to stress?

The need for social comparison, cognitive clarity, and emotional comfort (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do external events influence the need for affiliation?

External events temporarily increase the need for affiliation (C) Signup and view all the answers