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

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

<p>To reduce stereotype threat (A)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is stereotype threat?

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

Which of the following factors can contribute to stigmatization?

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

What is one characteristic of a stigmatized group?

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

What is the relationship between physical appearance and stigmatization?

<p>Physical appearance can trigger stereotypes (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Glass Escalator Effect?

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

What is stereotype threat?

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

Which of the following is a characteristic of stereotype threat?

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

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

<p>To reduce stereotype threat (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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