Bias and Prejudice

Question 1

One of the issues that makes categorization a difficult prejudice to overcome is that it is often __________.

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automatic

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning stereotypes is not correct?

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Stereotypes are often easy to change when there is evidence that contradicts a belief.

Question 3

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Melinda and Deborah are part of a softball team. After a difficult loss, the two girls angrily blamed their teammate Alice for the team’s poor performance. They convince the rest of the team that Alice’s performance lost them the game although Alice did very well. The rest of the team begins to treat Alice disrespectfully. Which of the following best describes the prejudice experienced by Alice? Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Melinda and Deborah are part of a softball team. After a difficult loss, the two girls angrily blamed Alice for the team’s poor performance. They convince the rest of the team that Alice’s performance lost them the game although Alice did very well. The rest of the team begins to treat Alice disrespectfully. Which of the following forms of social or cognitive bias best describes the prejudice experienced by Alice?

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scapegoating

Question 4

Prejudice can be an unconscious phenomenon.

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T

Question 5

If Franklin treats an individual differently than he normally would because of characteristics the individual shares with a certain group, then Franklin is __________.

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engaging in prejudice, discrimination, and stereotyping

Question 6

Describe the relationship between stereotypes and prejudice.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Stereotypes are generalized beliefs that can lead one to develop prejudices. Although stereotypes can assist one in understanding and processing information quickly within the environment, they can be become harmful agents in leading one to establish strong prejudices against group members. For example, stereotypes can lead one to make inaccurate and negative assumptions about individuals who are have similar traits or characteristics. Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Stereotypes are generalized beliefs that can lead a person to develop prejudices. Although stereotypes can assist one in understanding and processing information quickly within the environment, they can be become harmful agents in leading one to establish strong prejudices against group members. For example, stereotypes can lead one to make inaccurate and negative assumptions about individuals who have similar traits or characteristics.

Question 7

Compare and contrast prejudice and discrimination.

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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Prejudice and discrimination are both associated with negative views about a particular group of individuals, and they often are connected when it concerns the negative treatment of a member of a particular group. However, prejudice involves possessing a negative attitude about members of a particular group, and discrimination involves targeting negative treatment toward a particular group member. Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Prejudice and discrimination are both associated with negative views about a particular group of individuals, and they often are connected when it concerns the negative treatment of a member of a particular group. However, prejudice involves possessing a negative attitude about members of a particular group, and discrimination involves targeting negative treatment toward a particular group member.

Question 8

Cognitive dissonance is an uncomfortable sensation that can motivate individuals to change their behaviors.

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T

Question 9

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows.Conrad and Terry have a prejudice against and hate for each other. A third party, Janice, arranges to have Conrad and Terry participate in a competitive obstacle course in order to bring them into contact.What is the most likely effect of the contact between Conrad and Terry?

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Conrad and Terry are likely to experience increased feelings of prejudice.

Question 10

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Reggie and his family are well off financially. Reggie goes to a private academy and plays on the varsity basketball team. When Reggie and his team play against one of the schools from a less affluent area, Reggie makes fun of the other team’s uniforms. The game is very close. At the last second, one of Reggie’s teammates misses a shot that costs his team the game. On the way home, Reggie and his other teammates blame the loss solely on the player who missed the last minute shot. Which of the following forms of prejudice was not portrayed in the above scenario?

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categorization

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