14 Questions
According to psychologist Gordon Allport, why do prejudice and stereotypes emerge?
As a result of human thinking and categorization of information
What is the basis for normal pre-judgment, according to Gordon Allport?
Categories formed in the human mind
What does the term 'stereotypes' refer to?
Negative opinion about a person or group based on incomplete knowledge
How does Gordon Allport define prejudice?
Unjustified or incorrect attitude towards an individual based on social group membership
According to Franzoi (1986), how may stereotypes lead to negative action or discrimination?
By forming the basis for prejudicial feelings
What does discrimination refer to, as per the text?
Negative action towards members of a specific social group
What is the key difference between prejudice and discrimination?
Prejudice involves an attitude of bias against a group of people, while discrimination is the act of treating someone unequally based on a perceived difference.
What does the term 'prejudice' mean?
A preconceived opinion based on prior beliefs instead of facts.
Which of the following describes discrimination?
The act of treating someone unequally based on a perceived difference.
What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination in terms of existence?
Prejudice exists only inside a person’s head, while discrimination involves applying prejudice to a group of people.
What are some examples of prejudice mentioned in the text?
Believing that a woman can’t handle the pressure of a high-stress job as well as a man.
What does it mean to be prejudiced?
Forming opinions based on prior beliefs rather than facts.
What is the act of discrimination?
Treating someone unequally based on a perceived difference.
What does 'prejudice' include?
All three components of an attitude: affective, behavioral, and cognitive.
Test your knowledge of prejudice and stereotypes with this quiz based on psychologist Gordon Allport's insights on human thinking and categorization. Explore the formation of mental categories and their impact on pre-judgment.
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