Psychology of Inequality
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What is the concept that refers to the dominance of a ruling class's ideas and values?

  • Hegemony (correct)
  • Bayanihan
  • Legitimizing myths
  • Indigenous wisdom

What is the purpose of legitimizing myths in a society?

  • To promote individualism
  • To eliminate social norms
  • To challenge existing social hierarchies
  • To uphold existing social hierarchies (correct)

What is an example of a hierarchy-enhancing legitimizing myth?

  • Bayanihan
  • Strongman Leader
  • Mandate of Heaven (correct)
  • Indigenous wisdom

What is the main idea behind the 'Bayanihan' narrative?

<p>Highlighting the importance of communal cooperation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the media in relation to dominant narratives?

<p>To reinforce dominant narratives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that refers to the narratives or stories that societies create to justify certain practices or power structures?

<p>Legitimizing myths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a hierarchy-attenuating legitimizing myth?

<p>Indigenous wisdom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of dominant narratives on societal norms and perceptions of inequality?

<p>They shape societal norms and perceptions of inequality as 'natural' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is inequality primarily characterized by?

<p>Unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gini coefficient used to measure?

<p>Distribution of income or wealth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Gini coefficient of 0 represent?

<p>Perfect equality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country has the highest Gini coefficient among ASEAN's six largest economies?

<p>The Philippines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the Gini coefficient?

<p>0 to 1 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a higher Gini coefficient indicate?

<p>Greater inequality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of economic inequality?

<p>Unequal distribution of income (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Gini coefficient of Singapore?

<p>35.58% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main stressor that can lead to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem?

<p>Poverty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of prolonged exposure to stress hormones like cortisol?

<p>Allostatic load (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the feeling of being hopeless about the future and a lack of control over one's circumstances?

<p>Depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition caused by exposure to violence or crime that can be more common in poverty-stricken areas?

<p>PTSD (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can limit an individual's future opportunities due to poverty?

<p>Constant struggle for basic needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can affect brain development and cognitive function?

<p>Chronic stress and malnutrition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the constant struggle for basic needs?

<p>Chronic stress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of the allostatic load?

<p>Poverty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main consequences of growing up in poverty?

<p>Developmental delays and behavioral problems (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of wealth on an individual?

<p>Decreased empathy and compassion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is internalized oppression?

<p>The acceptance of the dominant narrative of inferiority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the psychological impacts of poverty?

<p>Chronic stress and mental health issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the maladaptive coping mechanisms developed by the poor?

<p>Learned helplessness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the results of exposure to negative stereotypes about poverty?

<p>Internalized shame and low self-esteem (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can wealth lead to?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can poverty lead to in children?

<p>Developmental delays and behavioral problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall psychological impact of inequality?

<p>Significant psychological impact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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