Psychology of Prejudice
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What does the Just-World Phenomenon suggest about individuals who experience misfortune?

  • They unfairly blame the system.
  • They seek sympathy from others.
  • They are typically victims of chance.
  • They are deserving of their misfortunes. (correct)
  • What is the Outgroup Homogeneity Effect?

  • The belief that ingroup members are more diverse than outgroup members.
  • The observation that ingroup members are easily identifiable.
  • The perception that outgroup members share unique traits.
  • The tendency to view all members of an outgroup as similar. (correct)
  • Which theory explains how social inequalities can lead to prejudice?

  • Social Identity Theory
  • Illusory Correlation Theory
  • Attribution Theory
  • Realistic Group Conflict Theory (correct)
  • What is confirmation bias in the context of prejudice?

    <p>The practice of ignoring contradictory information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cognitive bias can lead to the assumption that two unrelated events are correlated?

    <p>Illusory Correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the negative attitude held toward members of a group?

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

    What component of prejudice involves the belief about a particular group?

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

    Which of the following best defines social categorization?

    <p>The division of social groups into ingroups and outgroups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does discrimination primarily involve?

    <p>The behaviors toward group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of belief about a group is referred to as a stereotype?

    <p>A simple and standardized belief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the tripartite model of prejudicial attitudes include?

    <p>Cognitions, feelings, and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of prejudice involves an individual feeling a certain way about a group?

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

    What concept describes membership in a group used for self-categorization?

    <p>Social Identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the 'Contact Hypothesis' in reducing prejudice?

    <p>To expose members of different groups to each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychological concept did Steele and Aronson investigate in 1995 related to African Americans?

    <p>Stereotype threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a finding regarding the effects of desegregation on self-esteem and prejudice?

    <p>It had no significant impact on self-esteem or prejudice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which experiment highlighted the importance of interdependence in reducing prejudice?

    <p>The Robber’s Cave experiment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a jigsaw classroom aim to achieve?

    <p>Increase collaboration and reduce prejudice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines hate groups in relation to their beliefs or practices?

    <p>Attacking or maligning an entire class of people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sexism was highlighted as having health care disparities in the findings?

    <p>Benevolent Sexism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    As of 2012, how many active hate groups were reported in the US?

    <p>1,007</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the clinical vignette, what is the primary symptom experienced by Mr. or Ms. Harris?

    <p>Left-sided pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes 'modern racism' as portrayed in the content?

    <p>Prejudice persists but is expressed subtly in specific situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes low-prejudiced individuals from high-prejudiced individuals according to the content?

    <p>Low-prejudiced individuals suppress prejudicial thoughts and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patient factors is NOT mentioned as a source of potential prejudice?

    <p>Sociopolitical status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was observed during the exercise stress test performed on Mr. or Ms. Harris?

    <p>2 mm horizontal ST depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Aversive racists hold what type of beliefs about egalitarian values?

    <p>They have a strong commitment to egalitarian values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what conditions are aversive racists less likely to discriminate?

    <p>When a non-prejudicial response is expected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of identity does the content suggest contributes to prejudice?

    <p>Physical appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sexism involves holding beliefs that women should be subservient?

    <p>Hostile sexism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage stenosis was found in the mid LAD during cardiac catheterization?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do benevolent sexists emphasize about women?

    <p>Their special niceness and purity, and differences from men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gender-specific recommendations are influenced by benevolent sexism?

    <p>Advice regarding lifestyle choices based on gender roles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the BMI of Mr. or Ms. Harris according to the physical examination?

    <p>35</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Motivational Sources of Prejudice

    • Realistic Group Conflict Theory: prejudice arises from competition for limited resources between groups.
    • Social Inequalities: prejudice can stem from existing power imbalances and social hierarchies.
    • Scapegoat Theory: individuals or groups become targets of blame and prejudice when frustrations arise.

    Social Identity Theory (Tajfel)

    • Ingroup vs. Outgroup: individuals categorize themselves into groups (ingroup) and perceive others as belonging to different groups (outgroup).
    • Ingroup Bias: favoring members of one's own group, often leading to prejudice towards outgroups.

    Cognitive Sources of Prejudice

    • Categorization: we simplify our understanding of the world by grouping people into categories.
    • Outgroup Homogeneity Effect: the tendency to perceive members of outgroups as more similar to each other than they actually are.

    Illusory Correlation

    • Mistaken Assumption: a belief that two things are related when they are not.

    Attribution

    • Group Serving Bias: explaining the successes of ingroups and failures of outgroups by internal factors (e.g., ability) while attributing successes of outgroups and failures of ingroups to external factors (e.g., luck).
    • Just-World Phenomenon: the tendency to believe that the world is fair and those who suffer deserve their fate, leading to blaming victims of misfortune.

    What Maintains Prejudice?

    • Confirmation Bias: seeking information that confirms existing beliefs and ignoring contradictory information.
    • Schematic Processing: our expectations about groups influence how we perceive and interpret their behavior.
    • Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: expectations about a group can lead to behaviors that confirm those expectations.

    Social Identity

    • Any group membership that defines a person's identity.

    Social Categorization

    • Dividing the social world into two categories: "us" (ingroup) and "them" (outgroup).

    Stereotypes

    • Simple and standardized beliefs about individuals based on their group membership.

    Prejudice

    • A negative attitude toward members of a group.

    Discrimination

    • Behaving unfairly toward members of a group.

    Prejudicial Attitudes (Tripartite Model)

    • Affective responses: feelings of prejudice.
    • Behaviors: discriminatory actions.
    • Cognitions: stereotypes and attributions.

    Old-Fashioned Sexism and Racism

    • Explicit and overt expressions of prejudice.

    Hate Groups

    • Organizations that promote hatred and violence towards specific groups.

    Modern Racism

    • Subtle and implicit expressions of prejudice.

    Aversive Racism

    • Holding egalitarian values but harboring subtle negative feelings towards minorities.

    Modern Sexism

    • Ambivalent sexism: a combination of hostile sexism (belief in traditional gender roles and women's inferiority) and benevolent sexism (a belief in women's special qualities and need for protection).

    Reducing Prejudice

    • Contact Hypothesis: exposure to members of different groups can reduce prejudice.
    • Jigsaw Classroom: a classroom setting that encourages cooperation and interdependence among students from different backgrounds.

    Psychological Consequences of Prejudice

    • Internalization of Stereotypes: believing the stereotypes about one's group.
    • Stereotype Threat: the anxiety and fear of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, leading to poorer performance.

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    Explore the various motivational and cognitive sources of prejudice in this quiz. Delve into theories like Realistic Group Conflict and Social Identity, as well as cognitive biases that contribute to discrimination. Test your understanding of how group dynamics influence prejudice.

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