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?

<p>Unjustified or incorrect attitude towards an individual based on social group membership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By forming the basis for prejudicial feelings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does discrimination refer to, as per the text?

<p>Negative action towards members of a specific social group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between prejudice and discrimination?

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

What does the term 'prejudice' mean?

<p>A preconceived opinion based on prior beliefs instead of facts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes discrimination?

<p>The act of treating someone unequally based on a perceived difference. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between prejudice and discrimination in terms of existence?

<p>Prejudice exists only inside a person’s head, while discrimination involves applying prejudice to a group of people. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of prejudice mentioned in the text?

<p>Believing that a woman can’t handle the pressure of a high-stress job as well as a man. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be prejudiced?

<p>Forming opinions based on prior beliefs rather than facts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the act of discrimination?

<p>Treating someone unequally based on a perceived difference. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prejudice' include?

<p>All three components of an attitude: affective, behavioral, and cognitive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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