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When a perceiver’s false expectations cause a person to behave in ways that confirm those expectations, it results in a(n):
When a perceiver’s false expectations cause a person to behave in ways that confirm those expectations, it results in a(n):
Nazi propaganda depicted Jewish individuals as 'disease-spreading rats,' which was an attempt to solidify prejudice and hatred against that group through the use of:
Nazi propaganda depicted Jewish individuals as 'disease-spreading rats,' which was an attempt to solidify prejudice and hatred against that group through the use of:
The tendency to interpret, seek, and create information that is consistent with pre-existing expectations is called the ____ bias.
The tendency to interpret, seek, and create information that is consistent with pre-existing expectations is called the ____ bias.
confirmation
Mark says to his Korean-American classmate, 'You speak such good English.' This seeming compliment best illustrates the idea of:
Mark says to his Korean-American classmate, 'You speak such good English.' This seeming compliment best illustrates the idea of:
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A form of prejudice that surfaces in subtle ways when it is safe, socially acceptable, and easy to rationalize is called:
A form of prejudice that surfaces in subtle ways when it is safe, socially acceptable, and easy to rationalize is called:
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A shared goal that can be achieved only through cooperation among individuals or groups is said to be:
A shared goal that can be achieved only through cooperation among individuals or groups is said to be:
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Prejudice and discrimination based on a person’s gender are most accurately termed:
Prejudice and discrimination based on a person’s gender are most accurately termed:
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Being asked to think about one’s mortality tends to:
Being asked to think about one’s mortality tends to:
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Prejudice and discrimination based on a person’s racial background are most accurately termed:
Prejudice and discrimination based on a person’s racial background are most accurately termed:
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According to research by Cascio & Plant (2015) and Merritt et al. (2010), what do people often do to establish their moral credentials of not being racist?
According to research by Cascio & Plant (2015) and Merritt et al. (2010), what do people often do to establish their moral credentials of not being racist?
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Being persistently stereotyped, perceived as deviant, and devalued in society because of membership in a particular social group is called:
Being persistently stereotyped, perceived as deviant, and devalued in society because of membership in a particular social group is called:
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Minimal groups are groups:
Minimal groups are groups:
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Affectionate, chivalrous feelings toward women based on the belief that women need protection are referred to as ____ sexism.
Affectionate, chivalrous feelings toward women based on the belief that women need protection are referred to as ____ sexism.
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The tendency to unconsciously mimic the nonverbal behavior of others is called:
The tendency to unconsciously mimic the nonverbal behavior of others is called:
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Which of the following was the central focus of Muzafer Sherif’s (1936) study on conformity?
Which of the following was the central focus of Muzafer Sherif’s (1936) study on conformity?
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Participants in Asch’s line judgment study conformed approximately ____% of the time.
Participants in Asch’s line judgment study conformed approximately ____% of the time.
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What percentage of the participants in Milgram’s study of destructive obedience demonstrated complete obedience to the experimenter?
What percentage of the participants in Milgram’s study of destructive obedience demonstrated complete obedience to the experimenter?
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Meeus and Raaijmakers found that ____% of the participants in their study were willing to deliver all 15 harassing remarks.
Meeus and Raaijmakers found that ____% of the participants in their study were willing to deliver all 15 harassing remarks.
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Informational influence occurs under the condition that people:
Informational influence occurs under the condition that people:
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The technique of getting a commitment from a potential customer and then changing the terms of the agreement is best described as:
The technique of getting a commitment from a potential customer and then changing the terms of the agreement is best described as:
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Which of the following phenomena is defined as the ways in which people are affected by the real or imagined presence of others?
Which of the following phenomena is defined as the ways in which people are affected by the real or imagined presence of others?
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Study Notes
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
- A self-fulfilling prophecy happens when a perceiver’s expectations cause a person to behave in ways that confirm those expectations.
Dehumanizing
- Dehumanizing is a tactic used to solidify prejudice against a group, as seen in Nazi propaganda portraying Jewish individuals as "disease-spreading rats."
Confirmation Bias
- Confirmation bias is the tendency to interpret, seek, and create information that aligns with pre-existing expectations.
Microaggression
- Microaggression is exemplified by seemingly harmless comments like "You speak such good English" to a Korean-American classmate, seemingly a compliment but reflecting underlying assumptions.
Modern Racism
- Modern racism is a subtle form of prejudice that is socially acceptable, easily rationalized, and surfaces only when it’s safe.
Superordinate Goals
- Superordinate goals are goals that can only be achieved through cooperation among individuals or groups.
Sexism
- Sexism encompasses prejudice and discrimination based on gender, as well as institutional practices that promote one gender’s domination of another.
Ingroup Bias
- Being reminded of one’s mortality increases ingroup bias.
Racism
- Racism is a form of prejudice and discrimination rooted in a person’s racial background, and includes institutional practices favoring one racial group over another.
Moral Credentialing
- People often engage in activities they believe demonstrate a lack of racism, like having friends from the racial group in question, to establish their moral credentials.
Stigmatized
- Stigmatization occurs when a person is persistently stereotyped, viewed as deviant, and devalued due to their membership in a particular social group, or a specific characteristic.
Minimal Groups
- Minimal groups are based on trivial distinctions of minor importance.
Benevolent Sexism
- Benevolent sexism involves affectionate, chivalrous feelings towards women, stemming from the belief that women need protection.
Chameleon Effect
- The chameleon effect describes our subconscious tendency to mimic the nonverbal behavior of others.
Asch’s Line Judgment Study
- In Asch’s line judgment study, participants conformed to the group’s incorrect answer about 37% of the time.
Milgram’s Obedience Study
- 65% of participants in Milgram's study on destructive obedience demonstrated full obedience to the experimenter.
Meeus and Raaijmakers Study
- 92% of participants in Meeus and Raaijmakers’ study were willing to deliver all 15 harassing remarks.
Informational Influence
- Informational influence occurs when people believe others are correct in their judgments, particularly when there’s agreement.
Lowballing
- The lowballing technique involves securing a commitment from someone and then altering the terms of the agreement.
Social Influence
- Social influence encompasses the ways people are impacted by the real or imagined presence of others.
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This quiz covers important concepts in psychology related to social dynamics, including self-fulfilling prophecies, microaggressions, and biases. Test your understanding of how these concepts influence behavior and societal interactions. Explore the implications of prejudice and cooperation in social psychology.
