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Psychology: Prejudice and Stereotypes Quiz

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According to psychologist Gordon Allport, why do prejudice and stereotypes emerge?

As a result of human thinking and categorization of information (correct)

Because of societal pressure

As a consequence of lack of education

Due to genetic predisposition

What is the basis for normal pre-judgment, according to Gordon Allport?

Societal norms

Categories formed in the human mind (correct)

Individual experiences

Educational background

What does the term 'stereotypes' refer to?

Negative opinion about a person or group based on incomplete knowledge (correct)

Positive opinion about a person or group based on complete knowledge

Neutral opinion about a person or group based on complete knowledge

Biased opinion about a person or group based on complete knowledge

How does Gordon Allport define prejudice?

Unjustified or incorrect attitude towards an individual based on social group membership Signup and view all the answers

According to Franzoi (1986), how may stereotypes lead to negative action or discrimination?

By forming the basis for prejudicial feelings Signup and view all the answers

What does discrimination refer to, as per the text?

Negative action towards members of a specific social group Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'prejudice' mean?

A preconceived opinion based on prior beliefs instead of facts. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes discrimination?

The act of treating someone unequally based on a perceived difference. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be prejudiced?

Forming opinions based on prior beliefs rather than facts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the act of discrimination?

Treating someone unequally based on a perceived difference. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prejudice' include?

All three components of an attitude: affective, behavioral, and cognitive. Signup and view all the answers