Question 1

Mary tells you that she thinks the reason people live in poverty is because they are lazy.Mary's thinking is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A)   retribution
B)   just-world
C)   ingroup bias
D)   stereotype invulnerabilityE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

When the cause of our frustration is intimidating or unknown,we often redirect our hostility.This phenomenon is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   discrimination.
B)   displaced aggression.
C)   realistic group conflict.
D)   institutional supports.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

Research on the relationship between religion and prejudice has found

Accepted Answer

A)   religion causes prejudice.
B)   prejudice causes religion.
C)   the relationship depends on how religion is defined.
D)   religion is causes authoritarianism which, in turn, causes prejudice.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

had women who falsely believed that they appeared disfigured by theatrical makeup interact with a female partner.Results indicated that women who thought they were disfigured

Accepted Answer

A)   interacted for a longer period of time with their partners.
B)   interacted for a shorter period of time with their partners.
C)   rated their partners as more tense, distant, and patronizing.
D)   rated their partners as warmer, more open, and friendlier.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Mr.Wong,a high school teacher,tells his class that he thinks boys tend to be less anxious and thus make better speeches than girls do.The girls in his class become apprehensive when preparing and giving speeches in his class.The girls are experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)   a stereotype threat.
B)   the just-world phenomenon.
C)   the scapegoating effect.
D)   personal/group discrimination discrepancy.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Linking good fortune with virtue and misfortune with moral failure enables fortunate people to feel pride and enables unfortunate people to avoid responsibility.This is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A)   retribution
B)   just-world
C)   ingroup bias
D)   stereotype invulnerabilityE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The phrase "they are all alike,but we are diverse" reflects

Accepted Answer

A)   an outgroup bias.
B)   the outgroup homogeneity effect.
C)   ethnocentrism.
D)   a categorization bias.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Kayla's grandparents immigrated from Europe.Kayla holds such a strong belief that her ethnic group is superior to all others that she could accurately be described as being

Accepted Answer

A)   prejudiced.
B)   discriminatory.
C)   ethnocentric.
D)   arrogant.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Explain how a belief in the just-world phenomena might affect social services for people in poverty.

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Question 10

Your new roommate introduces himself as having an Irish and Tahitian background.You are most likely to introduce your roommate to your friends as

Accepted Answer

A)   Irish.
B)   Tahitian.
C)   both Irish and Tahitian.
D)   your roommate.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Myers indicates that,until recently,prejudice was greatest in regions where slavery was practiced.This fact is consistent with the principle that _______ breeds prejudice.

Accepted Answer

A)   frustration
B)   unequal status
C)   conformity
D)   authoritarianismE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Linking _______ with virtue and _______ with moral failure enables fortunate people to feel pride,and enables unfortunate people to avoid responsibility.

Accepted Answer

A)   good fortune; misfortune
B)   misfortune; good fortune
C)   wealth; poverty
D)   poverty; wealthE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

The realistic group conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises

Accepted Answer

A)   whenever people try to live together.
B)   when a new group moves into an area.
C)   between groups who fail to communicate clearly with each other.
D)   when groups compete for scarce resources.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Assuming that sick people are responsible for their illnesses is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A)   retribution
B)   just-world
C)   ingroup bias
D)   stereotype invulnerabilityE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

The just-world phenomenon can lead people to think that

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A)   the winners of a lottery actually deserved their good fortune.
B)   sick people are not responsible for their illness.
C)   poor people deserve better.
D)   rape victims acted in a provocative manner.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

The tendency for people to believe that individuals get what they deserve and deserve what they get is called the _______ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A)   retribution
B)   just-world
C)   ingroup bias
D)   stereotype invulnerabilityE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

John has just failed a chemistry test.He goes back to his apartment and criticizes his roommate's choice of music.What term best describes John's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   institutionalized aggression
B)   just-world action
C)   displaced aggression
D)   authoritarian regressionE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

found that since 1975,there is _______ between opposition to immigration and the unemployment rate.

Accepted Answer

A)   a positive relationship
B)   a negative relationship
C)   a neutral relationship
D)   no relationshipE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

A belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic and cultural group is called

Accepted Answer

A)   prejudice.
B)   discrimination.
C)   ethnocentrism.
D)   arrogance.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 20

The just-world phenomenon may lead us to believe that an unemployed person is

Accepted Answer

A)   the victim of discrimination.
B)   lazy.
C)   in need of sympathy.
D)   in need of a retraining program.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 23: The Roots of Prejudice

Mary tells you that she thinks the reason people live in poverty is because they are lazy.Mary's thinking is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

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Linking good fortune with virtue and misfortune with moral failure enables fortunate people to feel pride and enables unfortunate people to avoid responsibility.This is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

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A belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic and cultural group is called

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Research on the relationship between religion and prejudice has found

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Explain how a belief in the just-world phenomena might affect social services for people in poverty.

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The phrase "they are all alike,but we are diverse" reflects

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Kayla's grandparents immigrated from Europe.Kayla holds such a strong belief that her ethnic group is superior to all others that she could accurately be described as being

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Mr.Wong,a high school teacher,tells his class that he thinks boys tend to be less anxious and thus make better speeches than girls do.The girls in his class become apprehensive when preparing and giving speeches in his class.The girls are experiencing

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The realistic group conflict theory suggests that prejudice arises

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The just-world phenomenon may lead us to believe that an unemployed person is

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John has just failed a chemistry test.He goes back to his apartment and criticizes his roommate's choice of music.What term best describes John's behavior?

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When the cause of our frustration is intimidating or unknown,we often redirect our hostility.This phenomenon is known as

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The tendency for people to believe that individuals get what they deserve and deserve what they get is called the _______ phenomenon.

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found that since 1975,there is _______ between opposition to immigration and the unemployment rate.

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Your new roommate introduces himself as having an Irish and Tahitian background.You are most likely to introduce your roommate to your friends as

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Linking _______ with virtue and _______ with moral failure enables fortunate people to feel pride,and enables unfortunate people to avoid responsibility.

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Assuming that sick people are responsible for their illnesses is an example of the _______ phenomenon.

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Myers indicates that,until recently,prejudice was greatest in regions where slavery was practiced.This fact is consistent with the principle that _______ breeds prejudice.

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had women who falsely believed that they appeared disfigured by theatrical makeup interact with a female partner.Results indicated that women who thought they were disfigured

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The just-world phenomenon can lead people to think that

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