Prejudice Theories and Authoritarian Personality
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What is the defense mechanism used by those who blame another group for the troubles they face?

  • Explicit Bias
  • Stereotypes
  • Assimilation
  • Scapegoat Theory (correct)
  • What is the main purpose of racialization?

  • To celebrate diversity in society
  • To promote cultural knowledge
  • To create a master narrative
  • To judge people based on physical and cultural differences (correct)
  • Which theory sees prejudice as the outgrowth of a certain authoritarian personality profile?

  • Authoritarian Personality Theory (correct)
  • Pluralism
  • Culture Theory
  • Race Conflict Theory
  • What is the significance of the Doctrine of Discovery in the context of Indigenous people?

    <p>It asserts that Euro Christian countries have control over New World lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for unequal treatment of different groups of people?

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

    Why is race considered a social concept rather than a biological construction?

    <p>Because it is based on visible characteristics like skin color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the desire for order, tradition, and strong leaders associated with maintaining the status quo called?

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

    What does the term 'Visible Minority' refer to?

    <p>Individuals who are non-white and non-Caucasian</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage involves the belief in a minority group's innate inferiority?

    <p>Stage 3 - Beliefs in minority's innate inferiority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the concept of 'master narrative' relate to the racialization of groups?

    <p>It creates a heroic story for one group while marginalizing others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do stereotypes refer to?

    <p>Exaggerated and simplified descriptions applied to every person in a category</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does reciprocity play in research involving different communities?

    <p>It promotes meaningful relationships with research subjects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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