Unveiling Discrimination
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that defines a stigmatized group?

  • Course
  • Aesthetic qualities
  • Concealability
  • Privileged status (correct)
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of a stigmatized group?

  • Concealability (correct)
  • Membership in the dominant group
  • Origin under control of the stigmatized individual
  • Physical attractiveness
  • What is the relationship between physical appearance and stigmatization?

  • Physical appearance is irrelevant in stigmatization
  • Less physically attractive people are less likely to be stigmatized
  • Physical appearance has no impact on stigmatization
  • Physical appearance cues can trigger stereotypes (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects stereotype threat?

    <p>Academic competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of providing role models that disconfirm stereotypes?

    <p>To reduce stereotype threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the chronic stress experienced by stigmatized group members due to prejudice?

    <p>Minority stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some unhealthy coping mechanisms that individuals may engage in response to prejudice and discrimination?

    <p>Alcohol, tobacco, excessive eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is tokenism?

    <p>A situation where members of the dominant group distort a token's characteristics to fit the stereotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three perceptual tendencies that affect tokens, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Visibility, Contrast, Assimilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Glass Escalator Effect, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>A situation where men in female-dominated professions are on the fast track to promotion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stereotype threat?

    <p>The proposition that stigmatized group members are aware that they are stereotyped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can contribute to stigmatization?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one characteristic of a stigmatized group?

    <p>Appearance or behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between physical appearance and stigmatization?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of tokenism?

    <p>Tokens are treated as representatives of the entire group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Glass Escalator Effect?

    <p>Men in female-dominated professions are promoted faster than women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Personal/Group Discrimination Discrepancy (PGDD)?

    <p>The belief that individuals are more likely to be discriminated against than their group as a whole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stereotype threat?

    <p>The fear of confirming stereotypes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of stereotype threat?

    <p>It reduces working memory capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of providing role models that disconfirm stereotypes?

    <p>To reduce stereotype threat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Minority Stress Model?

    <p>A model that explains how chronic stress affects the well-being of stigmatized group members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of external stressors experienced by stigmatized group members?

    <p>Micro-aggressions and bullying</p> Signup and view all the answers

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