Social Experiment Performance Quiz

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What does prejudice refer to?

Unjustified negative attitude towards an individual or group (correct)

Positive attitude towards an individual or group

Neutral attitude towards an individual or group

Justified negative attitude towards an individual or group

How are implicit biases described in the text?

Having no impact on real-life interactions

Only related to conscious thoughts and actions

Affecting the way we relate to others in real life (correct)

Not influencing societal structures

What is the meaning of systemic discrimination?

Absence of discrimination within societal systems

Discrimination based on individual actions only

Discrimination caused by isolated incidents

Discrimination embedded within societal structures and institutions (correct)

What is the main issue with the water in Neskantaga First Nation?

The water could be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential impact of the new mining plant on Neskantaga First Nation?

It could provide clean water but may have huge environmental impacts Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Bill C-226?

To develop a strategy addressing environmental racism in Canada Signup and view all the answers

How are people discriminated against based on the text?

Based on race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, social class/wealth Signup and view all the answers

In what ways does racism occur as per the text?

Discrimination, systemic racism, violence, police brutality, slurs, racist stereotypes Signup and view all the answers

What is being advocated for in relation to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA)?

Modernization of CEPA recognizing everyone's right to a healthy environment and defending vulnerable people Signup and view all the answers

What impact can discrimination have on academic performance, based on the classroom experiment mentioned?

It can significantly affect academic performance Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the water crisis in Indigenous communities as mentioned in the text?

Health issues and a substandard quality of life Signup and view all the answers

How does systemic racism affect access to resources like clean water for Indigenous and racialized people?

It creates barriers leading to health disparities and a lower quality of life Signup and view all the answers

What is the Implicit Association Test (IAT) used to gauge?

Implicit attitudes, identities, beliefs, and biases Signup and view all the answers

What does the Just-World Phenomenon lead to?

Prejudices as a way of justifying social inequalities Signup and view all the answers

What did the Blue eyed vs. brown eyed experiment in Riceville, Iowa demonstrate?

The influence of arbitrary assignments on perceptions of others Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prejudice, Stereotyping, and Discrimination

Prejudice is often directed based on gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, or culture
Discrimination is the unfair treatment of people based on race, ethnicity, sex, faith, sexual orientation, nationality, language, wealth, or family status
Genocide is the organized, systematic, and deliberate removal or extinction of a group from society, usually carried out by those in social power
Dual process theories suggest that prejudice can be non-conscious and automatic, influencing attitudes and behavior
The Implicit Association Test (IAT) is used to gauge implicit attitudes, identities, beliefs, and biases that people are unwilling or unable to report
Just-World Phenomenon can lead to prejudices as a way of justifying social inequalities
In-Group/Out-Group phenomenon divides the world into "us vs. them," driving prejudice and discrimination
Blue eyed vs. brown eyed experiment in Riceville, Iowa in the 1960s demonstrated how arbitrary assignments can affect how people view others
Jane Elliot believed it was important to address discrimination in a concrete way after Martin Luther King’s death
The "superior" students in the experiment became arrogant and unpleasant to their "inferior" classmates, while the "inferior" students became timid and subservient
Discrimination studies, such as a double-blind study of science faculty, show how prejudice can manifest in hiring and mentoring decisions
Prejudices can be driven by fear, hostility, and social power, leading to systemic discrimination and inequality

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Test your understanding of a famous social experiment where students' academic performance was affected by being categorized as 'oppressed' or 'superior' based on their eye color.